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HV08 KUN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,095 mi
Last recorded57,095 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 57,095 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 53,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 48,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,616 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck inner wing area corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,243 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,662 miles

Offside Outer Minor corrosion on outer seal

Fail 15 Jan 2020 37,646 miles

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

Offside Outer Minor corrosion on outer seal

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,739 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing area ()

Offside Corrosion forming along sill

Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,738 miles

Coolant reservoir level was low

Offside slight corrosion beginning to form along sill

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

condensation offside front lamp

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,808 miles

Front wiper blades have split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,808 miles

Front wiper blades have split

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,757 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 KUN 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 88.2%.

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 KUN, 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 KUN registered?

HV08 KUN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is HV08 KUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 KUN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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