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MA08 LDD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LDD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front driver seat back rest has slight movement

Fail 8 Jan 2018 67,814 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened shocker top (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended shocker top (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front driver seat back rest has slight movement

Pass 12 May 2017 62,177 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,718 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2016 56,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 49,004 miles

corrosion to n/s rear quarter panel

Fail 6 May 2015 49,004 miles

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

corrosion to n/s rear quarter panel

Pass 9 May 2014 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 42,476 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyres have minnor cracks around edge of sidewall

Pass 8 May 2012 38,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,308 miles

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

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

Fail 18 Apr 2011 33,306 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

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 LDD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

MA08 LDD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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