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HT57 FFR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,849 mi
Last recorded63,849 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,849 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount worn

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper top mount worn

Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,855 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 53,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 51,385 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,668 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 48,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 46,743 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 46,743 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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,902 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r subframe area slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 43,902 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/r subframe area slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,931 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,358 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 9 Jan 2017 36,357 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,835 miles

Rear axle bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,659 miles

O/s rear tyre badly deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,708 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,180 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 FFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

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

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