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HW58 EDF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,504 mi
Last recorded87,504 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 EDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,504 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x two bits..... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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 chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 75,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,835 miles

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers have play in both top mounts

both rear tyres badly perishing. (strong advise)

nearside front tyre badly perishing and worn edges. (strong advise)

offside front tyre perishing

oil leak

slight movement in drivers seat back

underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,857 miles

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

both front bottom arm balljoint dust covers perishing

both rear tyres badly cracking. (strong advise)

nearside front tyre 2mm , bold edges. (strong advise)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

play in both rear axle bushes

rear numberplate damaged but not likely to be misred

Fail 16 Sep 2017 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (seat mounting prescribed area) (5.2.6)

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

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

both front bottom arm balljoint dust covers perishing

both rear tyres badly cracking. (strong advise)

nearside front tyre 2mm , bold edges. (strong advise)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

play in both rear axle bushes

rear numberplate damaged but not likely to be misred

Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,344 miles

sills corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 63,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 55,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,180 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and Offside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,371 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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HW58 EDF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc 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 HW58 EDF, 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 HW58 EDF registered?

HW58 EDF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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