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LO08 HNZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,430 mi
Last recorded114,430 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 114,430 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,178 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 100,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,444 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 89,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (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 x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,910 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,462 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,140 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush starting to unbond

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 5 Aug 2015 51,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush starting to unbond

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,008 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly perished side walls

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,008 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly perished side walls

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 325,568 miles

o/s/front lower arm rubber spliting

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,414 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HNZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

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

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