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HG08 TJV

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 TJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 41,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 23,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 17,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 11,201 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & o/s/f -n/s/r &o/s/r tyres badly cracked/perished around entire circumference of outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 6,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 6,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 5,765 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 5,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 4,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 3,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 3,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 2,272 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 TJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG08 TJV?

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What year was HG08 TJV registered?

HG08 TJV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is HG08 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 TJV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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