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HD57 HFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,503 mi
Last recorded102,503 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,503 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 102,503 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 99,380 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg above suspenion mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis legs and underneath of car rusty

Rear fuel tank rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,171 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the under vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and have play but not excessive

both rear handbrake cables deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing

frontward lower gearbox mount worn

fuel tank corroded

minor play in nearside front top strut mount

rear exhaust silencer metal hanger broken

shallow cuts to nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2022 92,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wipers slightly smearing

frontward lower gearbox mount worn

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the under vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and have play but not excessive

both rear handbrake cables deteriorated

minor play in nearside front top strut mount

rear exhaust silencer metal hanger broken

shallow cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,375 miles

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 17 Jun 2021 75,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,623 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

offside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2020 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,063 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

offside rear inner sill panel corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,917 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 61,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,231 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,291 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 HFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HD57 HFZ, 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 HD57 HFZ registered?

HD57 HFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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