MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
both front tyres are on 3mm of tread
offside front headlamp is a little damp inside
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs are worn and pads are low on the inside
front brake discs are worn and pads are low on the inside
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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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