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HV08 WJK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 99,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Apr 2020 99,436 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor inc outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 96,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill - within 30cm sub-frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded 30cms seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,854 miles

Some general surface corrosion underbody

Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Some general surface corrosion underbody

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,985 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WJK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJK, 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 WJK registered?

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

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