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FP08 HTA

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,755 mi
Last recorded52,755 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,755 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 29,970 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 29,966 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,911 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 21,784 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded As marked. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing behind wing liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing behind wing liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 21,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded As marked. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing behind wing liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing behind wing liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 19,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,039 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind rear suspension mpunting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind rear suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 18,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind rear suspension mpunting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind rear suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,709 miles

Rear both sides tyres perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 16,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear both sides tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 14,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 10,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,985 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 HTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

FP08 HTA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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