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HJ58 JRZ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,436 mi
Last recorded30,436 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 JRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 16,022 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Chassis to suspension mounting corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Offside Front Chassis to suspension mounting corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Corrosion near seat belt mounting

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,019 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Chassis rail corroded not excessive at time of test

Offside Front chassis rail corroded not excessive at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 14,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Chassis rail corroded not excessive at time of test

Offside Front chassis rail corroded not excessive at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,202 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 12,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,756 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 JRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ58 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

HJ58 JRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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