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FT08 ETF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 ETF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 94,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1/ n/s door mirror missing

2/ both front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

3/ o/s rear chassie rail becoming corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,925 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

moisture in nearside headlight

nearside door mirror missing

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

offside front inner and outer sill corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Mar 2019 90,859 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

moisture in nearside headlight

nearside door mirror missing

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

offside front inner and outer sill corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,847 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror missing

offside and nearside front chassis becoming corroded

offside front tyre perished/cracked outer sidewall and edge of tread

Fail 23 Mar 2018 87,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror missing

offside and nearside front chassis becoming corroded

offside front tyre perished/cracked outer sidewall and edge of tread

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,993 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 83,822 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2014 67,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,710 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 49,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,954 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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FT08 ETF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FT08 ETF, 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 FT08 ETF registered?

FT08 ETF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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