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HG57 YXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,823 mi
Last recorded62,823 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 YXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 62,823 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 62,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,933 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 56,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,165 miles

Offside Front wish bone rear bush perished

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,730 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) starting to de-bond

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2017 36,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,999 miles

cannot see front brake pads

Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,079 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 28,077 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 20,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,566 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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HG57 YXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG57 YXJ, 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 HG57 YXJ registered?

HG57 YXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is HG57 YXJ safe to buy?

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