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HN58 DCZ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,887 mi
Last recorded62,887 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 DCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,887 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perished DOT codes 2408 = tyres manufactured in June 2008 ADVISE REPLACE TYRES DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Fluid weeping from gear selector/input shaft seal area in gearbox

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZE: 165/65R13T

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,887 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perished DOT codes 2408 = tyres manufactured in June 2008 ADVISE REPLACE TYRES DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Fluid weeping from gear selector/input shaft seal area in gearbox

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZE: 165/65R13T

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,752 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 56,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

unable to visually inspect brake pad condition advise brake inspection with wheels removed

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,328 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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HN58 DCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HN58 DCZ, 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 HN58 DCZ registered?

HN58 DCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is HN58 DCZ safe to buy?

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