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DU08 HNE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 HNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,226 miles

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

Nearside Front floor and sill corroded

Offside Front floor and sill corroded

offside and nearside front inner arches corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,185 miles

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,184 miles

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,460 miles

Both front floor areas have corrosion

Both inner sills under car have corrosion

Both outer sills have corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 71,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front floor areas have corrosion

Both inner sills under car have corrosion

Both outer sills have corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,192 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 55,003 miles

Brake performance not tested both front springs broken and close to tyre sidewalls (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,035 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing to edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 50,035 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panels and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panels and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing to edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,433 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 34,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre damaged on outside wall

Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,536 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,261 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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DU08 HNE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU08 HNE, 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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DU08 HNE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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