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HJ08 YHC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,545 mi
Last recorded42,545 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 42,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside body damage

Fail 11 Sep 2019 37,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside body damage

Offside moisture in headlight

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2017 26,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,767 miles

off side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,823 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 11,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,193 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 YHC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

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

Is HJ08 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 YHC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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