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GF08 FNR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 57,576 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,791 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 165/65/13/T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 52,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Came on after tap to lamp ? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 165/65/13/T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,495 miles

Oil leak top engine ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 49,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak top engine ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,328 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls cracked,cords not showing at this time.advise early replacements

Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls cracked,cords not showing at this time.advise early replacements

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,810 miles

Keep a check on front tyres,approx 3mm left but nearside bald on inner edge,all tyres have small cracks in walls

Fail 30 Mar 2012 23,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Keep a check on front tyres,approx 3mm left but nearside bald on inner edge,all tyres have small cracks in walls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,861 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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GF08 FNR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF08 FNR, 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 GF08 FNR registered?

GF08 FNR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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