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HN08 VDV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seta base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,021 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 68,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge scrubbed through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge scrubbed through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,384 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill slightly corroded close to rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,889 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 53,888 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch to chassis close to rear axle/subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,466 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 43,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 36,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,750 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 VDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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