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HJ58 XMB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,440 mi
Last recorded71,440 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 XMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,440 miles

front discs in poor condition on inside face

front section of o/s outter sill corrded and in poor condition

n/s front wish bone arm rear bush in poor condition

o/s floor pan in poor condition and corrded

o/s front wish bone arm front bush in very poor condition and worn

o/s rear bumper support mount corrded

o/s rear chassia leg in very poor condition

rear section of n/s inner sill corrded and in poor condition

small hoie in boot floor

Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,440 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box support mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill ajcent to axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation long peadle travle (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs in poor condition on inside face

front section of o/s outter sill corrded and in poor condition

n/s front wish bone arm rear bush in poor condition

o/s floor pan in poor condition and corrded

o/s front wish bone arm front bush in very poor condition and worn

o/s rear bumper support mount corrded

o/s rear chassia leg in very poor condition

rear section of n/s inner sill corrded and in poor condition

small hoie in boot floor

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,459 miles

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

Offside Front Section of inner sill corroded in poor condition

Windscreen in poor condition not effecting drivers view

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,732 miles

Corrosion forming n/s/f floor pan adjacent to subframe

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,780 miles

corrosion forming N/S/F floor adjecent subframe

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,780 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill adjacent to axle mount heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion forming N/S/F floor adjecent subframe

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,774 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW

Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,774 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,920 miles

o/s/f beam pattern poor

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,920 miles

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

o/s/f beam pattern poor

Fail 9 Sep 2013 38,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,075 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight wear to front discs

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,747 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 XMB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

HJ58 XMB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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