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HN08 FDL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,762 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,399 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to split open on the outside sholder

Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,369 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 56,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs worn.

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,639 miles

Both front inner cv gaitors seeping grease.

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.(165/65/13)

Coolant level low.

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,002 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 FDL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FDL, 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 HN08 FDL registered?

HN08 FDL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 FDL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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