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HJ08 YBC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,624 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,205 miles

both rear tyres have cracks to the outer tread area.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks to the outer tread area.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,808 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,914 miles

both rear tyres perished

off side front lower suspesnion arm bush worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 30,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

off side front lower suspesnion arm bush worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,708 miles

front brake discs worn and require replacement next pad change approx 4-6000 miles.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,663 miles

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

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

chip in front window

Pass 7 Jan 2011 11,884 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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HJ08 YBC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ08 YBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ08 YBC registered?

HJ08 YBC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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