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HD08 CGY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,756 mi
Last recorded94,756 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 CGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 94,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

welding repairs

Fail 9 Jul 2025 94,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm from suspention mount in floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm from suspention mount in floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding repair and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of car

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to under side

welding repairs to both sill and corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,754 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill panels and inner sill riser areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,721 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 75,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,214 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas of corrosion around mounting points offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of corrosion around axle beam mounting points offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside cracking/splitting on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 64,206 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked around rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas of corrosion around mounting points offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas of corrosion around axle beam mounting points offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside cracking/splitting on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,844 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,824 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,766 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,286 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight corrosion to floor

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,410 miles

Advise rnsr tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2014 43,221 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 2 May 2014 43,221 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,906 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,906 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 22,089 miles

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

offside front tyre on limit

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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HD08 CGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD08 CGY, 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 HD08 CGY registered?

HD08 CGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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