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HF08 DFC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,611 mi
Last recorded62,611 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,611 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,803 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 59,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,542 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 54,542 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,631 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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HF08 DFC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HF08 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

HF08 DFC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is HF08 DFC safe to buy?

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