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MK08 HFX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,320 mi
Last recorded61,320 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 61,320 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2020 61,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill {axle} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 52,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,631 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on underbody fuel filter

deterioration on rear subframe mounting rubber bushes nearside and offside

front exhaust mounting point corroded - insecure system still supported

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight perrishing - cracking on lower front suspension arm forward positioned rubber bushes

some wear on front brake discs

underbody steel brake pipes wax oiled restricting inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2017 39,631 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on underbody fuel filter

deterioration on rear subframe mounting rubber bushes nearside and offside

front exhaust mounting point corroded - insecure system still supported

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight perrishing - cracking on lower front suspension arm forward positioned rubber bushes

some wear on front brake discs

underbody steel brake pipes wax oiled restricting inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,525 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside headlamp has condensation ( not affecting beam image )

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system deteriorating

slight underbody corrosion to underbody and underbody components

Fail 29 Feb 2016 36,525 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside headlamp has condensation ( not affecting beam image )

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system deteriorating

slight underbody corrosion to underbody and underbody components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,862 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

offside front tyre slight uneven tyre wear

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing ( no exposed cords )

surface rust to steering/suspension components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

offside front tyre slight uneven tyre wear

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing ( no exposed cords )

surface rust to steering/suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some corrosion on exhaust system

surface rust on underbody components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc inner faces slight corrosion

parkbrake high maintaining reserve

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,634 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 12,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MK08 HFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK08 HFX, 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 MK08 HFX registered?

MK08 HFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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