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HV08 KFT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

65,701 mi
Last recorded65,701 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 65,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 65,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 15 Jun 2018 55,305 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 31 May 2018 55,301 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed and corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front central chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to debond

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

spare wheel carrier is loose but not liable to fall off

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

slight damage rear number plate

Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

slight damage rear number plate

Pass 11 May 2016 42,048 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked. o/s/r tyre perished. n/s/f tyre worn on edges and damaged to sidewall.

Fail 22 May 2015 34,092 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly perished.

Pass 22 May 2015 34,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly perished.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,074 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 32,074 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 2,905 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 2,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,869 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 22,869 miles

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

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 KFT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HV08 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

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

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