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HY08 UHS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,953 mi
Last recorded62,953 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 UHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 62,953 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

inner and outer track rod end both side front slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2024 62,953 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

inner and outer track rod end both side front slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface rust under body

Fail 12 Aug 2023 62,299 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface rust under body

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,322 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,421 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,115 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,858 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 46,763 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,564 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 39,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to wear low on edges(3mm).

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,917 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 16,917 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 7,758 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 UHS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

HY08 UHS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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