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MA08 LHM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,225 miles

vehicle has wax oil sprayed to the underside

Fail 4 Jan 2019 79,225 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has wax oil sprayed to the underside

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,915 miles

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

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)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 66,912 miles

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

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

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)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,648 miles

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2016 58,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,258 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 55,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,121 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rear rubber bush bonding seperating slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2014 50,121 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rear rubber bush bonding seperating slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 LHM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

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

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