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MW08 HXC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,400 miles

Advise service as fuel filter and oil filter corroded

Nearside Front Susspension arm rear bush worn and debonded.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise service as fuel filter and oil filter corroded

Nearside Front Susspension arm rear bush worn and debonded.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,935 miles

clutch smell whist driving car into mot bay

n/s bumper loose

Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch smell whist driving car into mot bay

n/s bumper loose

Pass 24 Aug 2013 60,956 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

front bumper insecure nearside

Fail 24 Aug 2013 60,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

front bumper insecure nearside

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,794 miles

offside front bottom wishbone bush splitting

Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,974 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

air freshners hanging from rear view mirror

bonnet release safty latch siezed (free off on test)

front discs and pads getting worn

offside front bottom wishbone bush splitting

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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MW08 HXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MW08 HXC, 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 MW08 HXC registered?

MW08 HXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MW08 HXC safe to buy?

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