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HW08 HZY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,305 mi
Last recorded57,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 HZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 57,305 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle Beam both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 57,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle Beam both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,180 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes,, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel corrosion blister (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear axle/subframe bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on edges,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))

advise, parking brake lever travel

Pass 23 Jun 2023 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 45,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 43,696 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,763 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 41,763 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,139 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,964 miles

Rear number plate cracked.

minor age cracking in near side front , offside front and off side rear tyres.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 35,964 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear number plate cracked.

minor age cracking in near side front , offside front and off side rear tyres.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,311 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 32,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,076 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,155 miles

Near side front tyre on 3mm and crakeing on edge.

Offside front tyre slight cracking on edge.

Rear tyres starting to crack on edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,611 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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HW08 HZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW08 HZY, 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 HW08 HZY registered?

HW08 HZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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