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HK08 CWT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,591 mi
Last recorded43,591 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 CWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,591 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 43,591 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount excessive play

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount excessive play

Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,800 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear under body rusty by axle mount

clutch pipe from master cylinder reservoir damp

Fail 18 Oct 2023 41,800 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear under body rusty by axle mount

clutch pipe from master cylinder reservoir damp

Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,740 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,367 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2020 36,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 33,696 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall starting to split

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust rusty

front pads low and discs worn

Pass 29 May 2018 31,543 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 May 2017 29,187 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 May 2016 25,892 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 31 May 2016 25,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 May 2015 21,944 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 26 May 2015 21,909 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre walls cracking

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 29 May 2014 18,239 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyre walls cracking and perished

Pass 28 May 2013 13,640 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 10,145 miles

slight wear discs

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,460 miles

front wipers starting to smearey

slight gearbox leak

steering rack slightley damp

Fail 1 Jun 2011 7,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers starting to smearey

slight gearbox leak

steering rack slightley damp

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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HK08 CWT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK08 CWT, 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 HK08 CWT registered?

HK08 CWT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is HK08 CWT safe to buy?

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