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ML08 GME

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,460 mi
Last recorded41,460 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 GME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 41,460 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,647 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,447 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracking up on walls

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 GME is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML08 GME registered?

ML08 GME is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is ML08 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 GME shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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