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HN58 XJH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 XJH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 110,959 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 102,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 98,002 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 98,002 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,693 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both rear bump stops broken

minor blow from exhaust flexi section

Fail 22 Oct 2018 94,693 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

minor blow from exhaust flexi section

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,696 miles

Both rear bump stop insecure

Exhaust system corroded and has minor leak (flexi pipe worn)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stop insecure

Exhaust system corroded and has minor leak (flexi pipe worn)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 78,345 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/r bump stop loose

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

oil level very low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 30 Dec 2016 78,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/r bump stop loose

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

oil level very low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,469 miles

Corosion to exhaust system rear clamp missing

Corosion to rear suspension coil springs

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

o/s wiper blade split and smearing screen

o/s/f indicator discolouring

Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,335 miles

corosion to exhaust system

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corosion to exhaust system

front tyres starting to get low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,688 miles

corosion to exhaust system

front tyres starting to get low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,302 miles

corosion to exhaust system

some binding to n/s/f and o/s/f wheels when rotated

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 21 Nov 2012 34,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corosion to exhaust system

some binding to n/s/f and o/s/f wheels when rotated

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades smearing screen

o/s/r tyre 3mm outer edge

wiwer blade marks on front screen

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 XJH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

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

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