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EJ08 MLV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,852 mi
Last recorded80,852 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiency only 59% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lift in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing out of shape on inner tread area 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiency only 59% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,305 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 77,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,715 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,073 miles

both sill to floors closing panels and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,915 miles

age cracks osr tyre wall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Feb 2014 25,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,479 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 16,218 miles

Nearside 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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EJ08 MLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ08 MLV, 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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EJ08 MLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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