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SA08 HBP

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,288 mi
Last recorded88,288 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,288 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded corroded around filler flap (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear no reversing light

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded corroded around filler flap (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear no reversing light

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,100 miles

Nearside Rear no reverse light

Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear no reverse light

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,676 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ex/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,026 miles

Front brake discs poor on inside face

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Slight corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch

Slight corrosion to inner and outer sills on both sides

Slight judder on n/s rear brake

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,222 miles

engine covers / under body covers

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,823 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,823 miles

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 23,687 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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SA08 HBP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA08 HBP, 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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SA08 HBP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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