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MA08 FFE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,635 mi
Last recorded85,635 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,635 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 85,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,348 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,348 miles

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

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,692 miles

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

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

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

n*s*r*light binding advise brake chaque

Fail 25 Mar 2014 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n*s*r*light binding advise brake chaque

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,118 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,394 miles

ADVISE O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE SPEEDO INOPERATIVE

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE SPEEDO INOPERATIVE

ADVISE TRACKING DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR ON O/S/F TYRE

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,004 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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MA08 FFE 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 54.5%.

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 MA08 FFE, 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 MA08 FFE registered?

MA08 FFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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