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HV08 WJF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 103,251 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,200 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front seat has movement

Nearside Front seat has movement

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 80,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,801 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,798 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2020 70,149 miles

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,215 miles

Offside slight corrosion on inner sill

various light corrosion on floor pan

Fail 4 Feb 2019 61,108 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside slight corrosion on inner sill

various light corrosion on floor pan

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,052 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,051 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,494 miles

Both front tyre valves perishing

Both rear tyres badly perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Jan 2015 35,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,345 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 30,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,045 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,306 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 WJF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

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

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