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MJ08 HNU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,745 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lots of corrosion and repairs floors/sills and under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,024 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lots of corrosion and repairs and underseal all over floor,s and sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lots of corrosion and repairs and underseal all over floor,s and sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under side is heavly under sealed

light corrosion on the suspension springs

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2022 80,680 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under side is heavly under sealed

light corrosion on the suspension springs

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

recommend tracking

underside of vehicle and brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 76,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

recommend tracking

underside of vehicle and brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,221 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 72,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,867 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 70,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,014 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - axle (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches - top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - lower arms (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer quarter - belt (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

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

os,ns inner/outer sill areas weak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 50,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,754 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 37,750 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,321 miles

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

nsr tyre cracked and perished no exsposed cords/plys

osr tyre cracked and perished no exsposed cords/plys

slight corrosion to drivers door edge at body

slight corrosion to front suspension mountings

slight corrosion to underside and vehicle.front and rear

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,142 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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MJ08 HNU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ08 HNU, 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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MJ08 HNU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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