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HN08 GZL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,961 mi
Last recorded47,961 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 GZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 47,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 12 May 2017 44,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,105 miles

FRONT DISCS BOTH SIDES WORN . .PASSD AT TIME OF TEST

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2016 41,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

FRONT DISCS BOTH SIDES WORN . .PASSD AT TIME OF TEST

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 35,772 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Pass 12 May 2014 29,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 29,335 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 May 2013 23,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,055 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 16,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,023 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 GZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

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

Is HN08 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 GZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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