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DA08 HNL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,851 mi
Last recorded65,851 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,851 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 65,851 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,482 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floors and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 65,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,016 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,858 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,944 miles

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,499 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,787 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 35,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,339 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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DA08 HNL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA08 HNL, 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 DA08 HNL registered?

DA08 HNL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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