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HY08 UJD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,620 mi
Last recorded47,620 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 UJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 47,620 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 46,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 45,346 miles

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,981 miles

Corrosion to sills

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 32,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 31,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 12 May 2021 31,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 May 2020 31,018 miles

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated and smearing

Pass 16 May 2019 29,327 miles

Both front wipers worn.

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 May 2018 26,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 24,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 19,768 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 9,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,326 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 7,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UJD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UJD, 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 UJD registered?

HY08 UJD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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