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HN08 ABF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,673 mi
Last recorded49,673 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ABF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,664 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT OSR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,634 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,898 miles

OSF LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

Fail 9 Feb 2017 42,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,420 miles

OSF LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,574 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,907 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,394 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,760 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 18,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,424 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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HN08 ABF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HN08 ABF, 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 HN08 ABF registered?

HN08 ABF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HN08 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 ABF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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