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HK57 WYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,934 mi
Last recorded69,934 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor section corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 69,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer detached from mounting, corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor section corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting defective but exhaust still supported

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded away but system is still supported

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing hard on inner edges

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 15 Jan 2015 49,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing hard on inner edges

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,527 miles

front brake pads worn to 4mm so fluid level close to minimum

nearside rear tyre deteriorating in walls

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,611 miles

offside door mirror repaired with tape but is secure

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,397 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,826 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 WYZ 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 75%.

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 HK57 WYZ, 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 WYZ registered?

HK57 WYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is HK57 WYZ safe to buy?

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