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MF08 XHB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,658 mi
Last recorded68,658 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 68,658 miles

AIR BOX NOT SECURE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 68,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

AIR BOX NOT SECURE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 64,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 64,692 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,068 miles

Front inner discs corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 61,068 miles

Front inner discs corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working Bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,086 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,730 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3.3mm

spare tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2015 53,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3.3mm

Offside rear tyre cracking 3.4mm

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,720 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,806 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,406 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 XHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

MF08 XHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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