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HD08 FBY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,015 mi
Last recorded31,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 FBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 31,015 miles

Nearside and offside outer and inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 30,996 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch fuel filler neck area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure offside chassis corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside outer and inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,275 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,587 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,857 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 28,839 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,088 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,731 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 23,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,975 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 17,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,610 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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HD08 FBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

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

Is HD08 FBY safe to buy?

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