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HD57 JHV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,698 mi
Last recorded50,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,698 miles

Coolant leak ()

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 50,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 42,912 miles

Coolant leak ()

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,420 miles

Both rear inner sill corroded

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Corrosion to both front lower arms

Corrosion to both front suspension mounts to body

Corrosion to front inner wheel archs

Corrosion to front shocks

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

Fuel filter housing heavily corroded

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

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

o/s/f chassis badly corroded outer skin nearly rotted away

Fail 25 Jan 2021 37,420 miles

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 is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill and wheel arch rotted away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sill corroded

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Corrosion to both front lower arms

Corrosion to both front suspension mounts to body

Corrosion to front inner wheel archs

Corrosion to front shocks

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

Fuel filter housing heavily corroded

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

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

o/s/f chassis badly corroded outer skin nearly rotted away

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,207 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,021 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail.

Rear sub-frame bushes beginning to split.

Service wear to front brake discs.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,290 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,422 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 22,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,671 miles

Service wear to front brake discs and slight uneven application

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Some wear and lift to both rear macpherson strut top mountings

Pass 28 Jan 2012 14,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 11,659 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 11,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

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

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