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MF08 XAD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,761 mi
Last recorded60,761 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 XAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 60,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,832 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 57,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,085 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,743 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 52,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,423 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has worn and deteriorated inner tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 39,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,695 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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MF08 XAD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF08 XAD, 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 MF08 XAD registered?

MF08 XAD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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