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HY08 HXO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,435 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 120,429 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 116,359 miles

Nearside outer sill panel has surface corrosion

Offside outer sill panel has surface corrosion

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,081 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 113,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tracking needs reseting

Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,047 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,688 miles

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

front wiper blades deterated

play in steering rack ends

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate damadged but not likley to be misread

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear no plate damadged but not likley to be misread

Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 HXO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 HXO registered?

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

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