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MA08 LNH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,340 mi
Last recorded90,340 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,340 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill close to axle mounting corrosion and hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear exhaust box bracket body mounting corrosion and damaged. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side front shock to mounting /bush worn and has slightly play. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,995 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 82,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor too sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor too sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 76,701 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 76,699 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,066 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

under floor inner/outter rear black seal

Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,066 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under floor inner/outter rear black seal

Fail 16 Jan 2018 75,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /quater by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both front chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both mid to front sills to floors (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside very bad on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,718 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM FRON BEARINGS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken SHARP PIECE CLOSE TO TYRE WALL (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT NOISE FROM FRON BEARINGS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,621 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,883 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,100 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,848 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,848 miles

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

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

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 LNH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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