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HG08 ETU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,843 mi
Last recorded54,843 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 ETU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,843 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 54,843 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 48,666 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,146 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,919 miles

Corrosion on both rear inner arches. Not in prescribed areas or affecting the vehicles stability.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 41,919 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,018 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 41,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,989 miles

Front Brake pads low

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,989 miles

Front Brake pads low

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,297 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,314 miles

nearside and offside front wing damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,539 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 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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