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MJ08 OEW

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,662 mi
Last recorded40,662 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler area inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel filler area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested due to coil spring fouling tyre (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear sills corroded

Rear tyres heavily cracked

both front inner wheel arches corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres minor cracking in tread

various minor underbody surface corrosion on body and suspension components

Fail 10 Oct 2016 39,230 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres minor cracking in tread

various minor underbody surface corrosion on body and suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FLITCH/CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6MM (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 37,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FLITCH/CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6MM (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,020 miles

air con condensor requires replacement in very poor condition

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion under front wheel arches

Fail 15 Oct 2014 36,020 miles

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

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

air con condensor requires replacement in very poor condition

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion under front wheel arches

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,877 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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MJ08 OEW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ08 OEW, 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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MJ08 OEW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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