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FG08 HKP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

28,270 mi
Last recorded28,270 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 28,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lamp assembly damaged repaired with tape. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Condensation inside head lamp.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency 19%.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 28,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lens damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside condensation inside head lamp.

Parking brake efficiency 18%.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 25,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,164 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 25,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 24,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 24,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,046 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,130 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 23,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sill rusty

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 22,216 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 22,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,954 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2018 21,952 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,927 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 21,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,612 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 19,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,663 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,140 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 17,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,851 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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FG08 HKP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG08 HKP, 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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FG08 HKP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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