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OW08 HFK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,870 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,070 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,572 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,645 miles

slight lip on inner face of discs

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,629 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,613 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,210 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs have slight corrosion

removed air freshner from interior mirror before test

Fail 16 Aug 2011 20,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs have slight corrosion

removed air freshner from interior mirror before test

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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OW08 HFK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OW08 HFK, 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 OW08 HFK registered?

OW08 HFK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is OW08 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 HFK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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