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MA08 FHE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,341 miles

rear exhaust hanger insecure

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 58,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,475 miles

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 55,432 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,718 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails,undersills and flitches (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

both rear tyres perished

offside front wishbone back bush starting to unbond

Fail 5 Apr 2018 49,708 miles

Electrical wiring insecure oil temp sensor (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails,undersills and flitches (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

both rear tyres perished

offside front wishbone back bush starting to unbond

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,660 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails and flitches and sub frame mounts (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,652 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails and flitches and sub frame mounts (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,905 miles

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

both chassis rails and sill to floors slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,896 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

both chassis rails and sill to floors slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,987 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 14,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FHE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

MA08 FHE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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