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LO08 HNX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,068 mi
Last recorded48,068 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mountin (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,940 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 45,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,632 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,908 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all three wipers need changing

front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,233 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,038 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 28,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 26,510 miles

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

vehicle been stood for a long period of time

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 HNX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO08 HNX, 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 HNX registered?

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

Is LO08 HNX safe to buy?

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