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HG08 YMJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,583 mi
Last recorded31,583 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 31,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 28,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 28,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 27,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 23,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 20,993 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 16,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 14,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,206 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 12,964 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 11,583 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 9,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,720 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 YMJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

HG08 YMJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is HG08 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 YMJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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