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HV08 EHB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,223 mi
Last recorded67,223 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 EHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,223 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front - o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight aims set at lower limits

rear exhaust brackets rusty

some areas of corrosion developing on rear underside

Fail 29 Sep 2023 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes are worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Floor corroded OS and NS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

rear exhaust brackets rusty

slight movement front upper suspension mountings n/s and o/s

Fail 22 Aug 2022 52,759 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting / inner sill n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 plus plate loose (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

rear exhaust brackets rusty

slight movement front upper suspension mountings n/s and o/s

Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,911 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion developing on front and rear underside / suspension mountings ;

rear exhaust brackets rusty ;

slight movement at front suspension top mountings n/s and o/s

Fail 3 Aug 2021 45,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion developing on front and rear underside / suspension mountings ;

rear exhaust brackets rusty ;

slight movement at front suspension top mountings n/s and o/s

tracking fault ?

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,320 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside outer seal corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 38,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside outer seal corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end, advise replacement asap (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,131 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear both rear tyres very perrished.

corrosion around fuel filler

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 32,131 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear both rear tyres very perrished.

corrosion around fuel filler

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and worn smooth on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing

exhaust line coroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,259 miles

both rear tyres badly perrished

front discs badly worn

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,988 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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HV08 EHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV08 EHB, 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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HV08 EHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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