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SG08 HWL

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,981 mi
Last recorded67,981 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 HWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 67,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 67,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap badly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,484 miles

Advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished 165/65/13

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 60,484 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount corroded off exhaust (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount corroded off exhaust (7.1.1)

Advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished 165/65/13

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,705 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 48,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,145 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 31,660 miles

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

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

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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SG08 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SG08 HWL, 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 SG08 HWL registered?

SG08 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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