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ML08 GXR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,372 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,885 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,101 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,514 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

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 GXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

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

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