MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion throughout vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion throughout vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion throughout vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion throughout vehicle
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
off side outer sill and floor corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
off side outer sill and floor corroded
various areas of light corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
various areas of light corrosion
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
front tyres very perished
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
front tyres very perished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front brakes binding slightly
slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall
various areas and components corroding underside
Coolant level low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG08 EUB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EUB, 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 EUB registered?
HG08 EUB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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