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HN08 EJO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,206 mi
Last recorded62,206 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

rear inner wings corroded

underside has repairs covered with underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,870 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

tyre size 165/65x13

Fail 10 Jun 2019 57,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

tyre size 165/65x13

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,292 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,025 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front nearside floor section (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside top mount (in boot) (2.4.A.3)

damage to front offside tyre tread

Fail 1 Nov 2017 46,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front offside floor section (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear nearside under sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear offside under sill (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front nearside floor section (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside top mount (in boot) (2.4.A.3)

damage to front offside tyre tread

Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,412 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,711 miles

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,711 miles

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,638 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 30,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre badly perished and in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,232 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 25,232 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 31 Jan 2012 20,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 16,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EJO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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