MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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 ?
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
both rear tyres badly perrished
front discs badly worn
o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge
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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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