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HN08 ELO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,018 mi
Last recorded43,018 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,018 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,787 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on edges 165/65/13

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,994 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 19,225 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer side walls, no cords showing

Fail 25 Feb 2012 19,225 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer side walls, no cords showing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,907 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 ELO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

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

Is HN08 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 ELO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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