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H3 ANC

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,339 mi
Last recorded59,339 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 ANC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 59,339 miles

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear inner sills and offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill and both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly twisted Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre Nearside rear ()

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,256 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 54,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 50,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,078 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,280 miles

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,585 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2011 20,172 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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H3 ANC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 H3 ANC, 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 H3 ANC registered?

H3 ANC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is H3 ANC safe to buy?

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