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HX08 EEJ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,805 mi
Last recorded74,805 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 EEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,805 miles

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

Front rear boot floor heavilly corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear Inner arch holed outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,759 miles

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

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

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 holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front rear boot floor heavilly corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear Inner arch holed outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,612 miles

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,322 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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HX08 EEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX08 EEJ, 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 HX08 EEJ registered?

HX08 EEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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