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FP08 HMZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,589 mi
Last recorded74,589 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dipbeam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outer edges and 3 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear licence plate damaged slightly but unlikely to become mis-read or become detached. (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 62,821 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonded around top of bush but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear licence plate damaged slightly but unlikely to become mis-read or become detached. (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,880 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 55,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,973 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear number plate light unit loose

coolant low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 43,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear number plate light unit loose

coolant low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,564 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

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 23 Apr 2014 26,525 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing any cords

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,296 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 9,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,684 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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FP08 HMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FP08 HMZ, 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 FP08 HMZ registered?

FP08 HMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is FP08 HMZ safe to buy?

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