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MA08 LWT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,677 mi
Last recorded69,677 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,677 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cover tarnished (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,677 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion AROUND FUEL CAP (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER AND INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cover tarnished (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,046 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,483 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 33,483 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,756 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 26,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 18,042 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,586 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 12,586 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 LWT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

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

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