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ML08 NVA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,640 mi
Last recorded49,640 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 NVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2021 49,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch near axle bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 35,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,609 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 32,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 30,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,473 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension bushes worn/slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,054 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,586 miles

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

slight play nsf top mount

small cut outer wall o/s/f tyre

small cut outer wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,611 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 17,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,758 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 NVA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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