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KL57 HXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 HXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,650 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation o/s headlamp

coolant level

o/s outer sill, o/s front and rear floor pans, both rear quadrants, o/s b-post and both rear wings corroded

unable to open tailgate

Fail 19 Jan 2024 82,650 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

condensation o/s headlamp

coolant level

o/s outer sill, o/s front and rear floor pans, both rear quadrants, o/s b-post and both rear wings corroded

unable to open tailgate

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,943 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion both rear quadrants, offside front floor, fuel filler neck area

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,196 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 77,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 56,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,173 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,998 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jan 2015 47,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,297 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,907 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,824 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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KL57 HXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KL57 HXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL57 HXJ registered?

KL57 HXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KL57 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL57 HXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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