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HX08 GUW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,426 mi
Last recorded77,426 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Adjacent to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle mounting bushes worn but not causing excessive movement

Both rear tyre valves perished

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,610 miles

Bonnet release lever not attached

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release lever not attached

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,773 miles

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems perished

different size wheel rims and tyres fitted to front and rear axles

offside rear inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,129 miles

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

bonnet release catch missing(cable attached still)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front and rear road wheels slightly distorted

offside rear tyre perished/minor cuts/uneven wear inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,025 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

bonnet release catch missing(cable attached still)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front and rear road wheels slightly distorted

offside rear tyre perished/minor cuts/uneven wear inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,447 miles

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

clutch bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Apr 2015 36,799 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

advise offside rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,509 miles

advise both front and nearside rear tyres perished

advise offside front tyre cut but not showing cords 165/65/13

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,106 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 5 Apr 2012 8,106 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,998 miles

advise n/s chassis rail damaged

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 GUW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

HX08 GUW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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