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AB08 HGZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,443 mi
Last recorded44,443 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 44,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back , sill end under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back , sill end under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind strut under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind strut under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise corrosion around fuel filler neck

Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly reduced effort

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

some underbody surface corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 10 Jul 2018 43,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

some underbody surface corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

o/s/f brake binding slightly

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%) - reqs investigation

various areas of corrosion not yet excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 8,662 miles

n/s/f....o/s/f tyres cracked alway round but not deep enought to show cord

Pass 22 May 2015 8,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 8,536 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 7,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 7,977 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 7,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 6,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 5,558 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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AB08 HGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AB08 HGZ, 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 AB08 HGZ registered?

AB08 HGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 HGZ safe to buy?

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