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HK08 ZSO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 61,678 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head- brake rod mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside- centre mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top suspension mounting- inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer boot sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside- beam axle- front mounting- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,854 miles

Front Heat shield around Cat- loose

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside- Central mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam axle- Nearside and Offside- Front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 60,844 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Heat shield around Cat- loose

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside- Central mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam axle- Nearside and Offside- Front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,842 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S FRONT CHASSIS . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S FRONT FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 60,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os and ns outer floor area at seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns rear under sill at rear axle mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at ns and os front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 58,054 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 58,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,009 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AT BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PLAY AT BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,722 miles

Front Heat shield around CAT loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and around front H- frame mountings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,372 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,055 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,613 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT (REAR BUSHES)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,448 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,448 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,989 miles

both front tyre worn on edges

intermitent fault with handbrake warning light

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 17,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZSO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

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

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