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HG08 EUN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,237 mi
Last recorded89,237 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,237 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

under side of vehicle light corrosion.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,216 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

under side of vehicle light corrosion.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 76,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass slightly damaged.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

rust present o/s,n/s floors.o/s outer sill panel.chassis legs front.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass slightly damaged.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

rust present o/s,n/s floors.o/s outer sill panel.chassis legs front.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,311 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,440 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,550 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,779 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 22,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 EUN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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