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HIL 7493

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,711 mi
Last recorded10,711 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 7493
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 10,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 10,599 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 10,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 9,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 9,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 5,905 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 5,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 5,794 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 5,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 5,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 5,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 5,278 miles

rear number plate deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 5 Apr 2017 5,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 4,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 3,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 2,747 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 1,987 miles

n/s/f disc inner edge corroded

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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HIL 7493 is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HIL 7493, 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 HIL 7493 registered?

HIL 7493 is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is HIL 7493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 7493 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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