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AB08 HJD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,019 mi
Last recorded56,019 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,561 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened section (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axle bushes perrished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 45,559 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened section (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside outer sills light corrosion

rear axle bushes perrished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,931 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 29,513 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition/corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 29,311 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

exhaust in poor condition/corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,293 miles

exhaust slightly corroded in places.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 14,551 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 HJD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HJD, 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 HJD registered?

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

Is AB08 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 HJD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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