MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front inner wing surface corrosion near brake pipe holder
Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded
Nearside Rear fuel filler flap corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner wing. slightly corroded, on brake hose mount. no holes showing.
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, next to suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Wing, corroded where brake hose mount attached to wing. no holes.
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Around filler cap. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Quarter panel damage.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Remove item from drivers view.
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Around filler cap. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Quarter panel damage.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Remove item from drivers view.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f tyre small cut in sidewall no plys
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
damage to n/s/ rear quarter panel and door.
n/s/r tyre has cracks on outer shoulder.
n/s/r tyre has side wall damage.
slight corossion around fuel flap.
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
damage to n/s/ rear quarter panel and door.
n/s/r tyre has cracks on outer shoulder.
n/s/r tyre has side wall damage.
slight corossion around fuel flap.
Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
damage to n/s/ door and quarter panel
Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
damage to n/s/ door and quarter panel
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r quarter panel damaged.
rear wiper blade worn.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread, not showing ply`s.
n/s/f tyre showing wear on outer edge.
front tyres on 2mm
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML08 HLK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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