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ML08 GXX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 65,718 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear floor corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 65,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear floor corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 58,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,230 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,230 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,929 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 GXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

Is ML08 GXX safe to buy?

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