MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
clutch bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
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
advise both front and nearside rear tyres perished
advise offside front tyre cut but not showing cords 165/65/13
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside front tyre perished on outer side wall
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
advise n/s chassis rail damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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.
Is HX08 GUW safe to buy?
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