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HN58 XLH

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 XLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear join and manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle coated in under seal

Pass 21 Apr 2022 62,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,839 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,058 miles

both front tyres ran off

exhaust front pipe flexi snapped

Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,058 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres ran off

exhaust front pipe flexi snapped

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,643 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 32,643 miles

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,549 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Dec 2013 26,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,769 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 20,758 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,414 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 18,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XLH is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

HN58 XLH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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