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AB08 HHV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,749 mi
Last recorded61,749 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2024 61,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arches x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes slight movement

Fail 16 Jan 2024 61,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,364 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 59,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,205 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,865 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracks

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracks

Fail 7 Jun 2018 39,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracks

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,292 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,043 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,237 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,972 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 HHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AB08 HHV, 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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AB08 HHV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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