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HN08 HLC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,043 mi
Last recorded52,043 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 52,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Body heavy corroded withing 30cm of osf rear lower arm mount

Coolant level low

Damage down ns

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Hub corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster broken

Offside Front Hub corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch excessivly corroded(hole)

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

Rear Spare wheel well damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rail inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By beam axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Wheel damaged ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,432 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rail inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Wheel damaged ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,432 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rail inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Wheel damaged ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,063 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 48,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill by axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting By axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail by axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,953 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 45,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,248 miles

Offside Front tyre in poor condition and wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (6.3.1d)

both sills starting to corrode on rear.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 43,248 miles

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

Offside Front tyre in poor condition and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

both sills starting to corrode on rear.

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,047 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,053 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,931 miles

wipers slightly juddering

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,572 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 19,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HLC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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