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HJ58 YCK

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,530 mi
Last recorded106,530 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 YCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 106,530 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember either end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front of vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,251 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 103,251 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,092 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,029 miles

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

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

both front strut mounts slight play

o/s rear underside sill slight corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 94,019 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both front strut mounts slight play

o/s rear underside sill slight corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 81,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 77,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 77,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

under side of car corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

under side of car corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust mount/ bracket corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,834 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 19,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracked & splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,414 miles

both rear tyres cracked & splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,097 miles

gearbox selector shaft oil leak

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 YCK is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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