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MA08 RMU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 RMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,915 miles

Both rear tyres have flat spots around inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow to perform (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S And O/S Rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,899 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,896 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to the petrol cap, offside outer sill,floor pan,inner sills,front inner wings and front chassis legs

Fail 23 Sep 2019 81,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to the petrol cap, offside outer sill,floor pan,inner sills,front inner wings and front chassis legs

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel fill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,915 miles

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

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leak

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2015 83,484 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 83,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,763 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn & scored on the surface

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,183 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)

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 RMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

MA08 RMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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