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HG08 PYT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 PYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 44,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise corrosion around front sub frame area

Filler cap area corroded

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch has whole 4 cm away from shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis corroded and has effected exhaust mountain point

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch has whole 4 cm away from shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner and outer sill offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame rear mounting point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 43,935 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner and outer sill offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame rear mounting point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,305 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front offside front offside rear nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2018 41,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front offside front offside rear nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases VERY CORRODED (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015
Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged but readable and secure

Offside door mirror repaired but secure and clear veiw

Rear access to rear seat limited due to both front seat tilt mechanisms broken

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,423 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,812 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,312 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 PYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

HG08 PYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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