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HY08 SBU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,054 mi
Last recorded84,054 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,054 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 83,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,263 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,097 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 65,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,142 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2014 51,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,639 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 SBU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY08 SBU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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