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ML08 ECC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,203 mi
Last recorded66,203 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,203 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,193 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,406 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,203 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 58,713 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear seatbelts not chacked child seats fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,713 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear seatbelts not chacked child seats fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,996 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,631 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 ECC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

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

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