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JD08 HOL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,819 mi
Last recorded53,819 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD08 HOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 53,819 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near Drivers side underbody slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 53,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front & Rear (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near Drivers side underbody slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 38,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 38,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 19,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside tyre casings perishing & slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 18,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower forward wheel arch & inner sill section excessively corroded within 30 cms of rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower forward wheel arch & inner sill section excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside tyre casings perishing & slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,151 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,322 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,874 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 4,473 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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JD08 HOL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 JD08 HOL, 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 JD08 HOL registered?

JD08 HOL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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