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HJ08 UBE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,728 mi
Last recorded105,728 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bolts, securing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush has play

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

Offside Rear axle bush has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount corroded but still supportive at this time

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

both front wiperblade rubbers split

power steering fluid on min. level

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated + noisey when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area within 30cm of the axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

both front wiperblade rubbers split

power steering fluid on min. level

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,403 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,150 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 55,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,233 miles

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

offside front headlamp is a little damp inside

Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,957 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs are worn and pads are low on the inside

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,957 miles

front brake discs are worn and pads are low on the inside

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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HJ08 UBE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ08 UBE, 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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HJ08 UBE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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