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HT57 AMX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,679 mi
Last recorded59,679 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 AMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2025 59,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension top mount play

Fail 30 Jan 2025 59,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension top mount play

Fail 3 Jan 2025 59,654 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded and holed within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a large cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 53,875 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside assessment of the repair to o/s /f and rear of the sill difficult due to sealer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread around damaged area (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 53,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread around damaged area (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 47,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,335 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 40,335 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,019 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,904 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 32,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,517 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 31,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,476 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 25,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,423 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,423 miles

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

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 AMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AMX, 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 HT57 AMX registered?

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

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