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HN08 GZE

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 GZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,463 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,862 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill

n/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 30 Jan 2019 65,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill

n/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,416 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,770 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,544 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 42,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65R13 71T (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,654 miles

Front wipers beginning to judder

Slight coolant stain around thermostat

Slight damp around gearbox area

Fail 12 Mar 2012 22,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers beginning to judder

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight coolant stain around thermostat

Slight damp around gearbox area

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,102 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear/judder

Mist of oil around gear selector oil seal

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,102 miles

Front wipers beginning to smear/judder

Mist of oil around gear selector oil seal

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 GZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

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

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