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HJ57 ORF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 ORF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 80,456 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg leading into boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and spring mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded but not likely to become detached

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 79,791 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,485 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

spare tyer valve stem defective

Fail 3 Jan 2023 79,484 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

spare tyer valve stem defective

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 76,193 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 76,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,110 miles

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

nearside & offside front floor area corroded

offside front tyre 13 years old

Fail 3 Jan 2020 72,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill adjacent to axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside & offside front floor area corroded

offside front tyre 13 years old

Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,465 miles

both inner sills corroded at rear

Fail 11 Jan 2019 67,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both inner sills corroded at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,045 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Fail 15 Jan 2018 61,045 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 11 Feb 2017 54,747 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 54,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,834 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 46,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,818 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)

wipers smear screen

Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front 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)

wipers smear screen

Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,958 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,249 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,321 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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HJ57 ORF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ57 ORF, 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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HJ57 ORF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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