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ML08 EAO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,920 mi
Last recorded132,920 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,272 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively s)( wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,504 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front water in headlamp not affecting beam patturn

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,160 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 49,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,942 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,942 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,478 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,886 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011

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 EAO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

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

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