MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sections. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sections. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 OBH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?
HG08 OBH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2008.
Is HG08 OBH safe to buy?
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