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HN58 UEG

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,360 mi
Last recorded64,360 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 UEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 64,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure front outer arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 63,879 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has an object loose inside it

Pass 29 Dec 2023 61,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 61,284 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,003 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 56,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,295 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 55,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 54,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight ingressed with water. still have kick up. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 54,099 miles

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 Hole in the inner sill. N/S/R wheel arch cover fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight ingressed with water. still have kick up. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light full of condensation. still has kick up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,213 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly poor cleaning

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers leave lines

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,329 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floorpan edges and rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in tread

both rear tyres badly cracked and split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 31,022 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Dec 2011 31,022 miles

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

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)

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres starting to perish

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 UEG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEG, 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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HN58 UEG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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