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HY08 TNV

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,175 mi
Last recorded119,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,175 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Behind engine. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both starting to deteriorate, pattern on Right not sharp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on under side :- Right inner wing, Left Outer wing by filler cap, Front foot wells where multi layers of steel exist.

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front crash bar corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer siudewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Washer jets weak.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat doesn't fold forward.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 102,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Causing slight strain on flexi. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat doesn't fold forward.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,614 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust brackets corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 76,532 miles

fuel filter corroded

noise from rear brakes

oil weep

Fail 20 May 2017 76,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven reduced effort (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2016 70,811 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 63,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 48,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 34,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 29,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,383 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 TNV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TNV, 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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HY08 TNV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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