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MA08 LLZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2019 75,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,367 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 70,093 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure fuel filter fixing bracket corroded filter insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking in wall cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,704 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 57,546 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,994 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mounting snapped off but system adeqately supported

Fail 14 Mar 2015 50,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mounting snapped off but system adeqately supported

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,161 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 43,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,735 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 23,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,279 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 LLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

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

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