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MF08 XGY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,382 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,241 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear coil spring looks poorly fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,005 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED SLIGHT WEAR TOPMOUNTS

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 XGY 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 90%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY registered?

MF08 XGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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