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ML08 HLH

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,844 mi
Last recorded22,844 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 22,844 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 22,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 22,096 miles

both front floors corroded and thin

both outer sills at rear corroded and thin

Pass 21 Mar 2024 21,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 20,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 18,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,973 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear inner sills under car rusty and thin

suspension and steering components very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,336 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 14,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,662 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,676 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 HLH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

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

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The MOT history for ML08 HLH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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