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ML08 AEV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,600 mi
Last recorded56,600 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 AEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower seat not fully secure

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,909 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 52,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear tailpipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately retaining bracket missing,hose secured to strut Doesn't foul,kink or chaff any component on lock-lock (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately hose retaining bracket missing,hose secured to sturt Doesn't foul,kink or chaff any component on lock-lock (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wiper starting to fray

Spare tyre defective tread low & low tyre pressure ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 45,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,224 miles

Nearside Front Air con pipes insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Bracket missing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Bracket missing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,318 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 38,223 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,892 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 27,886 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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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ML08 AEV 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 68.8%.

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 ML08 AEV, 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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ML08 AEV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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