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EY08 HZR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,238 mi
Last recorded84,238 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 HZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 84,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor,underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dipp-beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

Rear shock absorber top mounts worn

Rear tyres badly deteriorating,going out of shape - 11 YEARS OLD

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service Brake Efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

battery lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,556 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,556 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,055 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,896 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,589 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,317 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,215 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY08 HZR, 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 EY08 HZR registered?

EY08 HZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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