MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills / arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on floors and sills
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
early signs of corrosion to the underbody and inner and outer sill areas
n/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge
Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
early signs of corrosion to the underbody and inner and outer sill areas
n/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim .x2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))
early signs of corrosion to both outer sills in places
suspension arm rubber bush showing early signs of slight seperation but not resulting in excessive movement on the n/s front lower rearmost bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim .x2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
early signs of corrosion to both outer sills in places
suspension arm rubber bush showing early signs of slight seperation but not resulting in excessive movement on the n/s front lower rearmost bush
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush, early signs of seperating (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush, early signs of seperating (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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ML08 GXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GXW, 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 GXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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