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HJ58 HYY

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,461 mi
Last recorded53,461 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 51,390 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 51,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,443 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 43,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 39,881 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,699 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,529 miles

n-s-r tyre perished

o-s-f and o-s-r tyres perished

Fail 26 Sep 2016 18,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n-s-r tyre perished

o-s-f and o-s-r tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,307 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJ58 HYY, 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 HJ58 HYY registered?

HJ58 HYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is HJ58 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ58 HYY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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