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MT08 FJN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 103,578 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective ()

engine light on

Fail 4 Feb 2021 103,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective ()

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2019 79,464 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 79,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (inner arch in front of rear wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (inner arch in front of rear wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (inner sill in front of rear wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty wont self cancel when left indicate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre badly cracked

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along nearside of chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front of chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,085 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 57,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,396 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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MT08 FJN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MT08 FJN, 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 MT08 FJN registered?

MT08 FJN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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