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HD08 FXA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 FXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,005 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 89,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 82,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,732 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,413 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 59,413 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid leel low

Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on the edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,620 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 FXA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HD08 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

HD08 FXA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is HD08 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 FXA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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