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MJ08 HPN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,978 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 44,977 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,948 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 43,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at front and centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,407 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 41,407 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 38,371 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,746 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 36,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,561 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracking on o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 28 Dec 2013 26,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,808 miles

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

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 HPN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ08 HPN, 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 MJ08 HPN registered?

MJ08 HPN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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