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HY58 XPG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,708 mi
Last recorded95,708 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 XPG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 95,708 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor adjacent to belt mount excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor excess corrosion adjacent to mount (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

outer sills corroded

undersides corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2022 81,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 69,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust system noisy internally

offside front lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 5 Sep 2020 69,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust system noisy internally

offside front lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,596 miles

165/65r13

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

part of offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,305 miles

165/65R13

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY

STONE CHIP IN ZONE "A" SMALLER THAN 10MM

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,689 miles

165/65r13

Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,152 miles

165/55r13

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,152 miles

165/55r13

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

front brake discs poor

Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,845 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 XPG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY58 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

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

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