MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front floor areas corroding.
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (not bleeding white light) (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim spare (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
NSF Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
NSF Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear number plate cracked
slight damage nearside tyre sidewall
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
rear number plate cracked
slight damage nearside tyre sidewall
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
rear number plate cracked
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HT08 EPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 HT08 EPJ, 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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HT08 EPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.
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