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HW57 JSX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 JSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,230 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside play on top struts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body under wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 83,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside play on top struts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body under wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,767 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 64,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,021 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,021 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,800 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2015 40,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,606 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 31,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,139 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 21,139 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,338 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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HW57 JSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HW57 JSX, 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 HW57 JSX registered?

HW57 JSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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