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ML08 DZH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,144 mi
Last recorded50,144 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 50,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,534 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,985 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 22,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,273 miles

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

cracks in osr nsr tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2015 15,273 miles

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

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

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

cracks in osr nsr tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 13,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 10,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 10,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 7,819 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pipe leaking

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,819 miles

clutch pipe leaking

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,573 miles

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

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 DZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

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

Is ML08 DZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 DZH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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