MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Light corrosion on front sub frame mounts and rear sills
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Light corrosion on front sub frame mounts and rear sills
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
corrosion to front brake discs.
exhaust corroded.
fuel filter corroded.
o/s/f wishbone rear bush unbonded.
stonechip in screen.
wear to front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f wishbone bush unbonded
slight smeer to wipers
stone chip in screen
o/s/f wishbone bush unbonded
slight smeer to wipers
stone chip in screen
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF08 XHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?
MF08 XHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.
Is MF08 XHJ safe to buy?
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