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HD57 HGO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 HGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 76,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,004 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills , rear inner wings , rear floor , seat mounts , front chassis and front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount rusted through

Fail 3 Aug 2023 76,002 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills , rear inner wings , rear floor , seat mounts , front chassis and front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount rusted through

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills , rear floor ,offside front chassis and both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount rusted through

Fail 13 Jul 2022 75,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills , rear floor ,offside front chassis and both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount rusted through

Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,213 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear sills surface rust

general surface rust to floor

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 9 Jun 2021 74,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear sills surface rust

general surface rust to floor

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 19 May 2021 74,195 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rust around offside front flexi mounting (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

general under body rust

nearside rear sill surface rust

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 11 May 2020 73,386 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis arm behind front shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis arm behind front shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 73,376 miles

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

Coolant below min mark

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis arm behind front shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis arm behind front shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,765 miles

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

offside rear inner sill surface rust

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

surface rust front subframe mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,396 miles

surface rust front subframe mounts

surface rust offside rear inner sill

Fail 24 Jan 2018 69,395 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken spring (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

surface rust front subframe mounts

surface rust offside rear inner sill

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,719 miles

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside front brake flexi pipe fitted wrong. recommend refit

rear floor surface rust

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,719 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside front brake flexi pipe fitted wrong. recommend refit

rear floor surface rust

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,966 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)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTY...

Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,927 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,399 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,889 miles

gear selector seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,531 miles

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

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 HGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HGO, 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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HD57 HGO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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