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HT57 HMO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 HMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 81,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 81,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,868 miles

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

parking brake need adjustment

slight surface corrosion

windscreen slight crack

Fail 5 Jul 2021 61,868 miles

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

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

parking brake need adjustment

slight surface corrosion

windscreen slight crack

Pass 23 Jun 2020 58,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,890 miles

Slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Slight corrosion to offside door shut

Fail 9 Jul 2018 52,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,090 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,852 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,540 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2014 31,540 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,607 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

wipers could be better

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 HMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

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

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