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HT57 ALO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,565 mi
Last recorded54,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 ALO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 54,565 miles

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

General corrosion covering under side compoments

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion covering under side compoments

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,502 miles

Heatshield mounting point broken but still secure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Heatshield mounting point broken but still secure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

genrall surface corrosion on under side of car

heat shield one mount broke

Fail 5 Jan 2021 50,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

genrall surface corrosion on under side of car

heat shield one mount broke

Pass 3 Jan 2020 47,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,618 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 41,618 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)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded and holed

Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,605 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 41,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,894 miles

Both bumpers , slight damage

Both front tyre treads on/close to legal limit

Corrosion on exhaust

Emmision test passed after third attempt

Front brake hoses, wear on outer sleeves

General corrosion started on underbody

Handbrake efficiencys just passed

Fail 15 Nov 2016 35,894 miles

Both bumpers , slight damage

Both front tyre treads on/close to legal limit

Corrosion on exhaust

Emmision test passed after third attempt

Front brake hoses, wear on outer sleeves

General corrosion started on underbody

Handbrake efficiencys just passed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,503 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding, especially rears.

Brake Line Ends and Brake Line Unions corroding. (GREASED AND SEALED).

Exhaust System is corroded.

FREE WINTER HEALTH CHECK COMPLETED AT MOT.

Fuel Filter is heavily corroded.

General Corrosion on Suspension and Subframes.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT. 32F 30R.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,752 miles

Engine Management Lamp is ON.

Exhaust is corroding.

Front Floor Seams and Rear Inner Sills are starting to corrode.

Front Wishbone Bushes are wearing.

Fuel Filter is corroding.

Handbrake Cables are corroding.

Minor Dent in N/S Door.

N/S/R Tyre is splitting on the sidewall.

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Rear Wiper Blade is worn out.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,125 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 20,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bassic emissions test only just met

eng/man light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,443 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,557 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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HT57 ALO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HT57 ALO, 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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HT57 ALO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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