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AX08 HDG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HDG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 115,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 115,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side of vehicle covered in under sill/oil

Fail 16 Apr 2024 105,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side of vehicle covered in under sill/oil

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 92,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb rb382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Under side of vehicle covered in grease/oil or other material

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,651 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axel bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle covered in oil/grease

Fail 16 Apr 2021 70,651 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb llb245 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axel bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle covered in oil/grease

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc worn/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush deteriorated but no resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush deteriorated but no resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 60,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc worn/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush deteriorated but no resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb rb501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush deteriorated but no resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb rb382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,917 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 36,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,141 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 25,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,684 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 19,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,433 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 15,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 11,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,720 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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AX08 HDG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX08 HDG, 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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AX08 HDG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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