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ML08 HLR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,298 mi
Last recorded63,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,298 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,490 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flange and flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroding

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 59,490 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flange and flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroding

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,692 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 56,692 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chafing against wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 May 2019 54,345 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated floor section corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 52,478 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,337 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyre badly cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,337 miles

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

both front bottom arms rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

o/s wiper rubber torn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,485 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,846 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,625 miles

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

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

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 HLR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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