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HY08 HTG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,747 mi
Last recorded64,747 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 62,009 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,751 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres perished an cracked

handbrake high

miner oil leaks at back of engine

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,632 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 42,482 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,174 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2018 40,174 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,042 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 18,853 miles

nail in the n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,704 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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HY08 HTG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY08 HTG, 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 HY08 HTG registered?

HY08 HTG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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