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HF08 CVC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,107 mi
Last recorded51,107 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 CVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 51,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Floors starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,025 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 47,025 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,423 miles

Front tyres worn on inside + on limit

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,477 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 43,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,293 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 38,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,750 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

drivers seat does not release forward

offside front wishbone arm rear bush badly seperating

Fail 23 May 2012 24,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

drivers seat does not release forward

offside front wishbone arm rear bush badly seperating

Pass 16 May 2011 18,663 miles

crack in o/s/f light lens but not efecting light output

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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HF08 CVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF08 CVC, 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 HF08 CVC registered?

HF08 CVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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The MOT history for HF08 CVC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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