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ML08 CHX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,651 mi
Last recorded67,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 CHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,651 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,784 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2020 63,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,330 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,519 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,627 miles

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

both front tyres worn on edges strong advise o/s inner

both rear axle front bushes starting to wear

drivers seat back slightly insecure

light corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight noise from both rear hubs

Fail 27 Mar 2015 39,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs corroded and lipped (pads getting low)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wiper blades poor

slight corrosion to rear suspension areas

slight movement in both rear axel large bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,836 miles

both front brake discs corroded and lipped (pads getting low)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wiper blades poor

slight corrosion to rear suspension areas

slight movement in both rear axel large bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,730 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped pads ok

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre very low tread strong advise

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat fitted nearside rear

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 CHX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML08 CHX, 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 ML08 CHX registered?

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

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