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HK08 ZNL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,082 mi
Last recorded70,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 70,082 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Generic underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 69,495 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

whine from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,407 miles

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

engine whine

general corrosion through vehicle.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 68,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine whine

general corrosion through vehicle.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount, floor and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,051 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 67,040 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,560 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes becoming perished

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc faces

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc faces

Fail 30 Jul 2019 65,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes becoming perished

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc faces

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc faces

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 60,976 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,353 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,306 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZNL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZNL, 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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HK08 ZNL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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