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HN08 FBO

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,989 mi
Last recorded88,989 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 88,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

bumper mounting rusty

rusty underside

wheel trims

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner wheel arches rusty by bumper mountings

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,996 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wings, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,056 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,780 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Mar 2013 42,780 miles

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

Offside 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

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,265 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2011 23,055 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)

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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HN08 FBO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN08 FBO, 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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HN08 FBO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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