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HN08 VDC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,562 mi
Last recorded41,562 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 41,562 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play front strut tops (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rust front inner wings

Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 40,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor corroded by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,026 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches rusty floors and n/s/r inner sills and arch rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f floor o/s/f outer sill and o/s/r inner wheel arch very Rusty and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre very perished , recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,414 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre high level tread low on edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight brake fluid sea-page around hose from brake master cylinder to clutch master cylinder

surface rust underneath in places

Pass 20 Apr 2020 38,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,787 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 36,773 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,703 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 VDC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

HN08 VDC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is HN08 VDC safe to buy?

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