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HY08 SDV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,875 mi
Last recorded95,875 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 SDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,875 miles

front suspension arm bushes slight deteriorating

rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,761 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion at fuel filler cap area

Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion at fuel filler cap area

Fail 4 Mar 2017 82,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on the inner outer edges

mil light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,065 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 71,526 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust flanges corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,526 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,551 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,195 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,599 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 SDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

HY08 SDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is HY08 SDV safe to buy?

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