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HN08 AEB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 AEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min marker (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/ inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 74,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min marker (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/ inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,264 miles

offside rear tyre bald on edges and close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,128 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,502 miles

front wishbones

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,082 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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HN08 AEB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

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

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