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ML08 NRU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,440 mi
Last recorded90,440 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 NRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,440 miles

Vehicle has corrosion throughout

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel Slightly Binding

Vehicle has rust throughout

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel Slightly Binding

Vehicle has rust throughout

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,399 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,085 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 42,407 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 42,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NRU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 NRU, 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 NRU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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