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HX08 GOU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,840 mi
Last recorded93,840 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,840 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 93,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weak and covered in dirt unable to clearly inspect (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weak and covered in dirt unable to clearly inspect (2.4.A.3)

clutch difficult to engage - suspect excessively worn/weak thrust bearing

front and rear upper suspension attachment/mounting points corroded but not considered excessive

mist of oil/grease on brake pipes - front under vehicle/back of engine

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive - offside rear floor pan also corroded

oil leak - coming from oil filter

rear exhaust bracket broken - exhaust system still considered secure

Fail 1 Dec 2017 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under front seat carpet/under vehicle inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under front seat carpet/under vehicle inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed recommend wheel alignment (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch difficult to engage - suspect excessively worn/weak thrust bearing

front and rear upper suspension attachment/mounting points corroded but not considered excessive

mist of oil/grease on brake pipes - front under vehicle/back of engine

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive - offside rear floor pan also corroded

oil leak - coming from oil filter

rear exhaust bracket broken - exhaust system still considered secure

Pass 3 Dec 2016 72,598 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part and slightly damaged (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour and lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer quarter panel due to damage (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front side repeater lens missing but still provides correct colour

nearside front tyre pressure low and inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer quarter panel due to damage (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front side repeater lens missing but still provides correct colour

nearside front tyre pressure low and inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,897 miles

nearside side repeater has no lens

Fail 27 Nov 2014 50,897 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,407 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 40,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 21,476 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbed to limit on outer edge

Offside front tyre scrubbed to 2m m on edges

Pass 26 May 2011 19,844 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 GOU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HX08 GOU, 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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HX08 GOU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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