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FM08 HZE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 HZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 59,145 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle of sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,170 miles

Nearside Front INNER WINGS SILGHTLY CORRODED BOUBLE SKINNED AND INNER WHEEL LINERS COVERING SOME AREAS

Offside Front INNER WINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT DOUBLED SKINNED AND WHEEL ARCE COVERS COVERING SOME AREAS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,911 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 31,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,125 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides front chassis / subframe mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corrosion

fuel tank top corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg, front subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle outer mounting bushes perished and worn (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corrosion

fuel tank top surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2016 30,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg, front subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle outer mounting bushes perished and worn (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corrosion

fuel tank top surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,597 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,563 miles

coolant on min

n/s aim on lower limit

n/s/f chassis leg corroding

n/s/r reflector full of water

n/s/r tyre cracking and tread lifting on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and tread lifting on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 27,563 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant on min

n/s aim on lower limit

n/s/f chassis leg corroding

n/s/r reflector full of water

n/s/r tyre cracking and tread lifting on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and tread lifting on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,581 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,499 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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FM08 HZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FM08 HZE, 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 FM08 HZE registered?

FM08 HZE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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