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HN58 XJB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,348 mi
Last recorded86,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 XJB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,272 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 67,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,322 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 63,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,301 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 56,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,338 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,593 miles

a/c pipe show dye leak

exhaust shows age

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,258 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 XJB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

HN58 XJB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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