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ML08 EHO

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,174 mi
Last recorded61,174 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 EHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 61,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 57,305 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 57,305 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,810 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,419 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 50,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 48,614 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,236 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,219 miles

both rear tyres sidewall perished

Fail 25 Apr 2015 29,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres sidewall perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,758 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,758 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,264 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,966 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 EHO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc 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 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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