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EN08 HNK

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,986 mi
Last recorded62,986 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 HNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 62,986 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Top mount has very slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 58,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,240 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion underbody / sills

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,025 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front subframe mounting, front suspension arm mounting and rear axle mounting areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 52,025 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Bonnet release is missing.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front subframe mounting, front suspension arm mounting and rear axle mounting areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,784 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal feels spongy

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,416 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,701 miles

fuel tank rusted coated with hammerite with wax oil at w/s

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,062 miles

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

both side rear tyre treads slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,998 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

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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EN08 HNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN08 HNK, 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 EN08 HNK registered?

EN08 HNK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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