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HN08 VDY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,435 mi
Last recorded68,435 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,435 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 68,435 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,525 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 64,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,138 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,901 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 39,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 39,805 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,852 miles

O/S Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 2 May 2013 30,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 23,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,976 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 16,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Wipers smear

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 VDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

HN08 VDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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