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LO08 HNF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,617 miles

Nearside sill corroded not considered excessive

Offside Rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 45,031 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 45,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel filter loose from bracket

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,276 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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LO08 HNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LO08 HNF, 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 LO08 HNF registered?

LO08 HNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LO08 HNF safe to buy?

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