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HG58 ROU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 ROU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2022 102,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed in 2 places next to the subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed in 4 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount in floor holed, seat belt bolted to seat frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very small cut to outer side wall, showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 100,790 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole next to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very small cut to outer side wall, showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,069 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 99,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,133 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe 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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner strut tower behind brake pipe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front section under radiator (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 93,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner strut tower behind brake pipe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front section under radiator (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,215 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HG58 ROU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG58 ROU, 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 HG58 ROU registered?

HG58 ROU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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