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FP08 XPG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,210 mi
Last recorded72,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 72,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,247 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,245 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 165/60R14 ()

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,758 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,776 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,557 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,794 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 32,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,092 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 XPG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

FP08 XPG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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