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ML08 EBF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,931 mi
Last recorded83,931 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn / perished on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans - chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches / chassis rails quite heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear floors corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,849 miles

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BE REPLACED - BADLY PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2018 79,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BE REPLACED - BADLY PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,909 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 69,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,390 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,800 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,485 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 EBF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EBF, 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 EBF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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