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HN08 HKG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,546 mi
Last recorded94,546 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 HKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,546 miles

Front Inner wings (corrosion starting both sides)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 94,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ( BULK HEAD ) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner wings, corrosion starting both sides.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 90,837 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 76,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 76,002 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill going rusty

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

exhaust support broken

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,435 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 57,435 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,058 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 49,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 41,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 41,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,698 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,464 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,559 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 20,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,990 miles

front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen efficently

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 HKG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HKG, 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 HKG registered?

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

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