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HN08 EJF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,404 mi
Last recorded45,404 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 45,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower arm inner bush worn but not exsessive

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,203 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 44,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 43,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,813 miles

Offside front outer Floor-pan slight rusting.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 41,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a cut in outer sidewall but not reaching cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer Floor-pan slight rusting.

Pass 7 Dec 2019 41,100 miles

offside & nearside inner sill panel corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,172 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 40,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,006 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,851 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 36,851 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,788 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,588 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,524 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 EJF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HN08 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

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

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