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HV08 RYK

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,613 mi
Last recorded24,613 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 RYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 24,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system surface corrosion

front bulk head starting to corrode

nearside and offside front floors and chassis starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear outer and lower sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2025 24,007 miles

front bulk head starting to corrode

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2024 22,672 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 20,965 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 20,958 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 19,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 18,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 16,991 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 15,197 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,174 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 11,707 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 11,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 10,374 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 8,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 6,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 5,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,642 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 RYK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV08 RYK registered?

HV08 RYK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is HV08 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 RYK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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