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HY58 JEJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,004 mi
Last recorded102,004 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 JEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 102,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis/floor x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt mounting corrsosion to floor

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 98,101 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to inner wheel arch

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,966 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 95,222 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,564 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 90,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 87,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat/floor mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat/floor mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure driven while flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 84,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills have rust spots

Fail 11 Jun 2020 84,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near trailing arm mounting holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills have rust spots

Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,978 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,855 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 48,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,587 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 42,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres are suffering slightly from age related cracking.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,485 miles

Rear tyres are suffering slightly from age related cracking.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,939 miles

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

Reccomend handbrake lining adjustment/inspection long travel.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,319 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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HY58 JEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY58 JEJ, 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 HY58 JEJ registered?

HY58 JEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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