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MT08 HYN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 HYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,321 miles

Front wiper blades will need replacing soon.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shockers have corrosion to outer casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,321 miles

Front wiper blades will need replacing soon.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shockers have corrosion to outer casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 78,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,053 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill within 30cm of sub-frame mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,093 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,464 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 32,464 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MT08 HYN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT08 HYN, 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 MT08 HYN registered?

MT08 HYN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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