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RA08 HHB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 71,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 71,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak (water pump)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,886 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 65,820 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,827 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 59,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 56,300 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,972 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 46,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 40,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,541 miles

surface corrosion both front chassis legs

Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,732 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,376 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 28,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,136 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 4,976 miles

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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RA08 HHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA08 HHB, 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 RA08 HHB registered?

RA08 HHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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