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HN58 XJG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,929 mi
Last recorded86,929 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 XJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 86,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under car rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,053 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fuel filler section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 outer sill/wheel arch section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,017 miles

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + all inner wheel arches + front floors

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2019 73,003 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + all inner wheel arches + front floors

n/s/f brake pads well thin

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroeded

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear inner sill corroeded

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

vehicle has some corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,500 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroeded

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear inner sill corroeded

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

vehicle has some corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,136 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 49,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/r14 also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,919 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,861 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 25,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,583 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 XJG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

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

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