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HK57 WYY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,172 mi
Last recorded43,172 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 43,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

underside components starting to corrode

welded patch repair has been undersealed

Fail 19 May 2017 43,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor area (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

underside components starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2016 42,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,518 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 41,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 39,050 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 39,050 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 33,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 33,480 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 28,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 28,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,421 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 WYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK57 WYY, 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 HK57 WYY registered?

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

Is HK57 WYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 WYY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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