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HD57 AXS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,384 mi
Last recorded96,384 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 AXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 96,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,854 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 66,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Earth cable rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,104 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,418 miles

Offside Front lower arm front bush deteriorating

both rear axle bushes worn

corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,220 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,338 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 13,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,746 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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HD57 AXS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HD57 AXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD57 AXS registered?

HD57 AXS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is HD57 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD57 AXS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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