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FG08 HMH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HMH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,189 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front WING SPAT AS CLIPS MISSING

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,848 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 72,720 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MIDDLE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL REAR OF DOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 165/60*14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,669 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight unit faulty. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on extreme edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 48,183 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Service brake only just met the measured requirements

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer shoulder 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,162 miles

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

Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall 165/60/14 75T

Fail 20 Oct 2015 34,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall 165/60/14 75T

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,564 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 26,390 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2013 22,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 19,049 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cracked

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HMH 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 70.6%.

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 HMH, 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 FG08 HMH registered?

FG08 HMH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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