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ML08 HNK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,454 mi
Last recorded78,454 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,454 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lift in top strut bearing /top mount within tolerance (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming down rear of engine rocker cover gasket? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 78,407 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded cut back to good metal and repair with a continous weld (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded and holed by back axle x beam suspension mounting and midway on inner sill cutback to good metal and repair with continous welding (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lift in top strut bearing /top mount within tolerance (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming down rear of engine rocker cover gasket? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sized 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,048 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working when switch pressed the rear washer sprays and vice-versa with the rear washer switch, suspect pipework issue (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sized 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,579 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2019 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,504 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 51,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,336 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,336 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,047 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 HNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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