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HY08 HUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,946 mi
Last recorded67,946 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,085 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear seat belts not tested as dog cage fitted at time of test

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,731 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

dog cage fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,615 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Lower gearbox mounting rubber bush bonding seperated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Lower gearbox mounting rubber bush bonding seperated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,060 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Nearside front worn on raised edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,386 miles

Front brake discs are becoming worn and corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres are cracking

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,386 miles

Front brake discs are becoming worn and corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres are cracking

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,784 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 HUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 HY08 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

HY08 HUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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