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MA08 XRD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 76,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidewalls perishing.

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

Offside Rear sidrwalls perishing.

no spare wheel fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

rear tyres cracking + nails

Fail 11 Jan 2014 55,368 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

rear tyres cracking + nails

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,823 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,823 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,954 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 41,943 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 33,782 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 XRD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

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

Is MA08 XRD safe to buy?

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