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AY08 HHN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,936 mi
Last recorded42,936 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 HHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 32,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dipstick tube area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 32,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dipstick tube area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 25,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,752 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts at time of test due to seats being down and luggage on top of them

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades are a little smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 15,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,813 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,622 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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AY08 HHN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY08 HHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY08 HHN?

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What year was AY08 HHN registered?

AY08 HHN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is AY08 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 HHN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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