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FP08 XOL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,466 mi
Last recorded100,466 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 XOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 100,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

FRONT CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ALL HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR CHASSIS , BEAM AXLE AND ALL RELATIVE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SERIOUSLY CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2023 98,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,257 miles

General vehicle corrosion underneath

Rear cross member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 93,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle corrosion underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear cross member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 81,414 miles

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

corrosion to front power steering pipes

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis

handbrake efficiency 17%

n/s/r and o/s/r axle beam bushes deteriorated/movement

o/s/f brake hose held to shocker with cable tie/bracket missing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,730 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fowling on shocker lock to lock on steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner of tread close to cored 1.6mm (recommend tyre)borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front power steering pipes

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis

handbrake efficiency 17%

n/s/r and o/s/r axle beam bushes deteriorated/movement

o/s/f brake hose no secured to shocker/bracket missing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 May 2018 72,280 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion has started underneath the car on the lower seals back and front

Pass 25 May 2017 64,146 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 64,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cracks (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cracks (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres beginning to crack

Fail 18 May 2016 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres beginning to crack

Fail 12 May 2015 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 40,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 22,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 13,008 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 XOL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

FP08 XOL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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