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HK08 WYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,704 mi
Last recorded48,704 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 WYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s and o/s front outer sills surface corrosion

reversing lights not working

Fail 9 Jan 2020 48,702 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s and o/s front outer sills surface corrosion

reversing lights not working

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,365 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting rear metal bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 46,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting rear metal bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,906 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear number plate lamp unit loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge and perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,258 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,037 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,366 miles

rear number plate damaged

stone chip in screen o/s

Fail 1 Jul 2013 32,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate damaged

stone chip in screen o/s

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in rear number plate

offside headlight has a poor beam patern

steel wheels fitted to nearside and alloys fitted to offside

Fail 10 Jul 2012 21,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

alloy wheels fitted to offside and steel fitted to nearside

stonechips in front screen

Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,493 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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HK08 WYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK08 WYZ, 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 HK08 WYZ registered?

HK08 WYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is HK08 WYZ safe to buy?

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