MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,843 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak thermostat housing ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 501 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak thermostat housing ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 501 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant stains on thermostat housing
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant stains on thermostat housing
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion on both rear inner arches. Not in prescribed areas or affecting the vehicles stability.
Corrosion on both rear inner arches. Not in prescribed areas or affecting the vehicles stability.
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre cracked to cords
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre cracked to cords
Front Brake pads low
Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Front Brake pads low
Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
nearside and offside front wing damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG08 ETU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ETU, 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 HG08 ETU registered?
HG08 ETU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is HG08 ETU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG08 ETU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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