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FP08 XOH

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,724 mi
Last recorded66,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 XOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 58,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,775 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,458 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,458 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 42,428 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn low

Fail 29 May 2012 26,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn low

Pass 12 May 2011 17,229 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FP08 XOH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP08 XOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP08 XOH registered?

FP08 XOH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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