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MA08 LHZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,608 mi
Last recorded35,608 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,563 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle & some mechanical components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,272 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,330 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 22,330 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 22,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

All 4 tyres perished/cracked

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

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

Offside Front ABS wire mounting bracket corroded and broken(wire still secure)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret and leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake pipe ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Oil leak reverse light switch ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,244 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 21,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cut

Pass 6 Feb 2015 19,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,195 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall small cut

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,129 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 17,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 15,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has shallow cut on inner wall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,978 miles

n/s/r tyre has shallow cut on inner wall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,632 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 LHZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

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

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