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HW08 KTP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,212 mi
Last recorded75,212 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 KTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 75,212 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested seriously damaged tyre on he Drivers Side Front is not safe for use on the roller brake tester (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge of worn tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of worn tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,959 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 65,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,769 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,346 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,543 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,610 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,983 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 20,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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 KTP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW08 KTP, 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 KTP registered?

HW08 KTP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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