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MF08 XFA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,212 mi
Last recorded37,212 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 XFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,212 miles

Front Wipers Smearing On Windscreen

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking/Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Perished/Cracking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking/Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking/Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 37,212 miles

Front Wipers Smearing On Windscreen

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking/Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Perished/Cracking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking/Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber Cracking/Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,090 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,090 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,040 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 28,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,736 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,748 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,621 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 XFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF08 XFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF08 XFA registered?

MF08 XFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is MF08 XFA safe to buy?

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