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HK57 WXN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,683 mi
Last recorded96,683 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 WXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,683 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 96,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine Management light illuminated

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air filter housing insecure

engine light on

minor seepage of grease from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,459 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

air filter housing insecure

engine light on

minor seepage of grease from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

nearside front tyre worn outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,520 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear axle main bushes deteriorated

fuel tank and filter corroded

nearside front wheeltrim missing

spare wheel missing from under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,938 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 44,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 15 Dec 2011 33,125 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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HK57 WXN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK57 WXN, 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 HK57 WXN registered?

HK57 WXN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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