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HN08 VFB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,909 mi
Last recorded45,909 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VFB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 45,909 miles

Body panels corroded

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2024 45,909 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Body panels corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 44,810 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both ( play ). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both ( play ). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rust.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,267 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both ( play ). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body rust.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 44,267 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor ( middle ). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor ( middle ). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both ( play ). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body rust.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,899 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 43,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2019 43,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing+pads,rear axle beam bushes wearing

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,067 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front exhaust rubber hanger split

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

vehicle becoming corroded

very slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2019 39,067 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front exhaust rubber hanger split

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

vehicle becoming corroded

very slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,239 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

exhaust becoming corroded

front exhaust rubber hanger broken

front inner brake pads becoming worn

front number plate scuffed

n/s mirror becoming insecure

o/s/f suspension wishbone bush becoming deteriorated

slow puncture in edge of o/s/r tyre

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 36,231 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 May 2017 36,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Near side rear tyre perishing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 31,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 6 May 2015 31,508 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,436 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2014 28,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 23,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,604 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 VFB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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