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ET08 HBP

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,220 mi
Last recorded46,220 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 HBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,220 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damp in headlamp

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on edges

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damp in headlamp

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on edges

rear axle bushes splitting

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,639 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has water behind lens

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,928 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 40,926 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,643 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2016 34,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,776 miles

o/s front tyre worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,817 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,605 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 25,605 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,831 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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ET08 HBP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ET08 HBP, 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 ET08 HBP registered?

ET08 HBP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is ET08 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 HBP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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