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HN08 ZCY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 108,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced STEP/SILL (7.1.1 (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR X 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FUEL FILLER NECK AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH X 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

ALL EXHAUST HANGER RUBBERS WEAK

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH/ 1/4 PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front BUMPER CORNER DAMAGED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INGRESS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING AROUND FUEL FILLER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 94,892 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INGRESS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING AROUND FUEL FILLER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,265 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,933 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside / offside inner wings

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,334 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2018 75,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure bumper mounting also rear valence (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 58,816 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Dec 2016 58,814 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 45,552 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,879 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 962,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,776 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 ZCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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