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HY08 SBO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,643 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,643 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Rear fog and switch stay on. (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 63,333 miles

Front Lower suspention arm bushes perrished & splitting

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 May 2019 63,332 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower suspention arm bushes perrished & splitting

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 May 2018 57,854 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush split (2.4.G.2)

both front floor sections starting to rust

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,561 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL,S (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL,S (2.4.A.3)

Front BRAKE DISC,S WORN THIN BAD

Pass 13 May 2016 53,695 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 53,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 45,090 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 45,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,356 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 38,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 29,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 83,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 SBO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HY08 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

HY08 SBO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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