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HD08 FYN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,740 mi
Last recorded110,740 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 FYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,740 miles

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

Nearside Lower outer body sill corroded

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

Offside Front Lower body outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 110,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam high beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Lower outer body sill corroded

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

Offside Front Lower body outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 107,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged very low on side of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temp/repair to mirror with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 99,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged very low on side of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temp/repair to mirror with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 94,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floors corroded

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill very corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floors corroded

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill very corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floors corroded

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill very corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floors corroded

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill very corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,550 miles

Nearside Front (WIPER) split and rear wiper split

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged damage ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view temp/repair with tape (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 90,550 miles

Nearside Front (WIPER) split and rear wiper split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged damage ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view temp/repair with tape (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 86,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on side wall and in treads

Offside Outer sill panel rusted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,251 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on side wall and in treads

Offside Outer sill panel rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,139 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

tyres pressures appear low

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,067 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s front wing

Fail 28 Jun 2013 83,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s front wing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,856 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,564 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HD08 FYN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HD08 FYN, 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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HD08 FYN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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