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ML08 GXW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,485 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,485 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,517 miles

corrosion on floors and sills

Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 62,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 59,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush, early signs of seperating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 55,835 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,732 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,888 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,213 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 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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What year was ML08 GXW registered?

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

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