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HN08 GZS

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,406 mi
Last recorded68,406 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 GZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,083 miles

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))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,992 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight distortion to tyre

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

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

Rear Bumper partially insecure. Not likely to come adrift

Rear Some damage to body panel behind bumper

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Small cracks in both front and nearside rear tyre treads

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,992 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight distortion to tyre

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

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

Rear Bumper partially insecure. Not likely to come adrift

Rear Some damage to body panel behind bumper

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Small cracks in both front and nearside rear tyre treads

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,575 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 36,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

spare tyre missing

vehicles internal headight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

spare tyre missing

vehicles internal headight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 25,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,173 miles

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 GZS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

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

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