MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,567 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various sections, front chassis sections and inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
play in nearside and offside front strut top mounts
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))
hydraulic fluid leak, hose to clutch master cylinder
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
nearside and offside rear tyres mis-shaped on tread 165/60x14
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60x14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres split and perished on sidewalls
Fluid leak from clutch feed hose at resevoir , recommend attention
Lighting ; o/s headlamp dip image odd , suspect bulb
Tyres ; both front & both rear tyres cracking outer edge of tread ( age ) , recommend regular visual check
Fluid leak from clutch feed hose at resevoir , recommend attention
Lighting ; o/s headlamp dip image odd , suspect bulb
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyres ; both front & both rear tyres cracking outer edge of tread ( age ) , recommend regular visual check
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY08 UEL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?
HY08 UEL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is HY08 UEL safe to buy?
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