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HG08 DTF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,127 mi
Last recorded93,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 DTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 93,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion forming a hole within 30cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion forming a hole within 30cm of rear shock absorber top mount (holed inside inner wheel arch inside boot). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar ball joint gaiter adrift. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

10mm stone chip in front of drivers view but outside swept area of wiper blades.

Front bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion at front end of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in gaiter but still preventing the ingress of water and dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion within 30cm of front lower suspension arm rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion forming a hole at inner wheel arch just outside any prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion at rear end of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Inner wheel arch liner insecure but unlikely to fall off. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion within 30cm of front lower suspension arm rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion at rear end of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Rear side light dim but still working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion within 30cm of rear shock absorber top mount (corrosion inside boot). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off

Windscreen washers only supplying limited fluid but still working

Fail 29 Jun 2026 93,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced *Inner skin incorporating wheel arch body, chassis and fuel filler also within 30cm of a seat and seatbelt mounting, heavily corroded/rotten away* (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps* (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both bushes of both front lower arms worn/de-bonding* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced *Both front chassis rail/ box sections, marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security *Back of sill and floor to front subframe* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear *Reverse lamp not working (Vehicle does not fall within criteria for failure due to its age)*

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security *Both rear sills to rear wheel arch* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,536 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 75,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,280 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,146 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2020 74,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanging things

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,128 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,856 miles

rear number plate damage

Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,959 miles

NSF TOP SUSPOENSION MOUNT WEAR ADVISE REPLACMENT

REAR NO PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,944 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,411 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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HG08 DTF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG08 DTF, 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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HG08 DTF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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