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HJ58 KYX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,402 mi
Last recorded50,402 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 50,402 miles

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Poss rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 40,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 26,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 24,088 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside /nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside forward and rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower A post corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside bulk head slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 22,500 miles

Nearside Front lower A post corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 20,969 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 19,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 15,585 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 15,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 11,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,576 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,114 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 KYX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

HJ58 KYX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is HJ58 KYX safe to buy?

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