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EY08 HZL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 HZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside chassis legs / floor pan slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner wheel arches slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,874 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 71,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside floor pan slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner wheel arches slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside top suspension mount bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Mar 2021 68,161 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside floor pan slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner wheel arches slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside top suspension mount bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear licence plate damaged slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,132 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear licence plate damaged slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 51,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,238 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 35,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,184 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 27,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,659 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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EY08 HZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY08 HZL, 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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EY08 HZL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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