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ML08 DZE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,229 mi
Last recorded50,229 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 DZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,229 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 50,229 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,217 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 50,217 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill holed and corroded by axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,663 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 45,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,036 miles

Nearside Rear very heavily cracking/perishing

Offside door mirror damaged but still giving a clear view to the rear and is still secure

Fail 1 Mar 2017 39,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (very heavily cracking/perishing) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear very heavily cracking/perishing

Offside door mirror damaged but still giving a clear view to the rear and is still secure

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,842 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both borderline (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front perished

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,720 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 28,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,321 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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ML08 DZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

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

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