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HN58 JVZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,950 mi
Last recorded69,950 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 JVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,950 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar mount slightly worn

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 69,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Antiroll bar mount slightly worn

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,436 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,956 miles

corrosion around fuel flap

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,126 miles

corrosion near fuel flap

Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,354 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,886 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,258 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,276 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,276 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 JVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

HN58 JVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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The MOT history for HN58 JVZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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