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HJ58 KWA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,288 mi
Last recorded48,288 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 KWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2021 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 46,166 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion to under-side of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 46,166 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion to under-side of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 44,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,391 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,391 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,896 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2017 39,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,520 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2016 35,520 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,716 miles

e.m.light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 4 Oct 2011 21,197 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 KWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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