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HN08 GZH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 GZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor seat mount and belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area /mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Hazard warning switch faulty Does not flash on dash of switch( tell tell) (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,616 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 79,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,782 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,955 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

various corrosion patchs underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

various corrosion patchs underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,189 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axel mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axel mount (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,151 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 75,151 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 67,674 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,953 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,093 miles

oil leak on n/s of gearbox

signs of grease leakage around n/s drive shaft inner cv gaiter

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,855 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 GZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

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

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