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HJ08 YYO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 76,298 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside / nearside upper mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 76,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside / nearside upper mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit /edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pan areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,237 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside centre outer sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside / nearside floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,684 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside /nearside floorpans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,543 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of wheel arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,543 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of wheel arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,317 miles

Offside Front sill outer slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,597 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 46,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill floor slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,666 miles

Front offside and nearside floor and offside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 44,598 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 13 May 2015 43,434 miles

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

front offside and nearside tyres perished and cracking !!

Pass 13 May 2014 42,461 miles

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

front offside and nearside tyres perished and starting to crack !!

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,492 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 YYO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YYO, 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 HJ08 YYO registered?

HJ08 YYO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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