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HV08 MLE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 MLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,226 miles

body work rusty and under side

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 71,494 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,167 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,334 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,695 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 MLE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

HV08 MLE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is HV08 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 MLE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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