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HN08 EHP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,891 mi
Last recorded64,891 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,891 miles

Corrosion around fuel cap/filler

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion around fuel cap/filler

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,804 miles

dampness around offside rear shock absorber

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

dampness around offside rear shock absorber

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2017 59,945 miles

dampness around offside rear shockabsorber

Fail 15 Apr 2017 59,945 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

dampness around offside rear shockabsorber

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,108 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,895 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,527 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,526 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre on legal limit

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 EHP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN08 EHP, 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 EHP registered?

HN08 EHP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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