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HJ58 KXY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,381 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear handbrake only just meet requirments

Pass 8 Jul 2023 93,036 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 93,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 69,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 63,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ####> STRONG ADVISE <#### (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ####> STRONG ADVISE <#### (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2017 56,742 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Offside Front tyre worn inner

Fail 29 May 2017 56,742 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 53,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,527 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,082 miles

All tyres are perished

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,311 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 KXY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

HJ58 KXY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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