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HJ58 HYV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,714 mi
Last recorded44,714 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,714 miles

Both inner and outer sills and front floor pan areas corroding

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 44,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both inner and outer sills and front floor pan areas corroding

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,712 miles

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

slight perishing to o/s rear tyre

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

both front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,610 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,742 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery lose but still secure

both front tyres worn on inner edeges

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,952 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 39,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel and tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,144 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,053 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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HJ58 HYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ58 HYV, 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 HJ58 HYV registered?

HJ58 HYV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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