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HN08 FDZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,841 mi
Last recorded56,841 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 56,841 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 56,841 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,498 miles

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

O/s outer sill corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight movement o/s/f suspension top mount

Slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,144 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch chassis

corrosion to offside outer cill

movement in both front top suspension strut mountings

nearside rear body damage

offside rear body damage

Fail 22 Jun 2020 30,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch chassis

corrosion to offside chassis underside

corrosion to offside outer cill

movement in both front top suspension strut mountings

nearside rear body damage

offside rear body damage

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to both inner wheel arches

slight damage to both rear quarter panels

slight movement in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,745 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside rear lower quarter panel

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack pinion damp with fluid.

Surface corrosion to under side.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 21,824 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres badly perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack pinion damp with fluid.

Surface corrosion to under side.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 14,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,068 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 8,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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 FDZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN08 FDZ registered?

HN08 FDZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HN08 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 FDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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