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HV08 HFU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,760 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Outer sill panel starting to show signs of corrosion

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

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 15 May 2020 55,729 miles

Nearside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,275 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 50,275 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing uneven /tracking needs reseting

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,168 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,025 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,829 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,974 miles

all four tyres perished on outer tyre walls

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,531 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 HFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HFU, 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 HV08 HFU registered?

HV08 HFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HV08 HFU safe to buy?

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