MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outer end of sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and chassis and end of inner sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING
air con rad deteriorating
chassis sections corroding
exhaust deteriorating
front floor panels corroding
front tyres perishing
inner and outer sill panels corroding
slight play in front roll bar links and "d" bushes
air con condensor in poor condition
fuel filter corroded advice replacement
slight play in front roll bar links
air con condensor in poor condition
flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
air con condensor in poor condition
coolant leak from water housing
flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
windscreen wiper blades split
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight moisture in offside headlight
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight moisture in offside headlight
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HK08 XBN 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 64.3%.
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 HK08 XBN, 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 XBN registered?
HK08 XBN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is HK08 XBN safe to buy?
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