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HG08 VUP

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,662 mi
Last recorded50,662 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,387 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount, floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,452 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,503 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 46,142 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,922 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 44,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 43,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,093 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,485 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 13,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,021 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 VUP 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 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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

HG08 VUP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is HG08 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 VUP shows 15 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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