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ET08 HCD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,173 mi
Last recorded39,173 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 HCD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing lower arm bush slight split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axle bush slight splitting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 39,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing lower arm bush slight split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axle bush slight splitting. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,072 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 HCD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET08 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

ET08 HCD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ET08 HCD safe to buy?

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