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HY08 TOJ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,995 mi
Last recorded61,995 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,995 miles

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

offside inner sill and front floor corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust front mounting rubber starting to split

offside front floor corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 55,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust front mounting rubber starting to split

offside front floor corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 46,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,261 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,884 miles

Adjusted internal headlamp adjuster

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,670 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 14 Mar 2012 20,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

HY08 TOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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