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HN08 YSH

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 YSH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,611 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 83,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both side front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,226 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,226 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,829 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,800 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AS MARKED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Corrosion around fuel filler

Fuel filler housing insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,403 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear fuel cup mounting has corrosion

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 69,403 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear fuel cup mounting has corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,082 miles

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

both rear tyres outer edge cracking

front disc lipped

Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres outer edge cracking

front disc lipped

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 54,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 46,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,268 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 36,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 27,395 miles

Both front tyre edges worn on edges.

Oil leaks

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 YSH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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