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ML08 OLO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 96,169 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,391 miles

both front tyres worn

underbody corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 89,391 miles

underbody corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,839 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,669 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,391 miles

F/n/s wishbone bushes slightly perished

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

f/o/s Wishbone bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 Dec 2014 65,391 miles

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

F/n/s wishbone bushes slightly perished

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

f/o/s Wishbone bushes slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,587 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,470 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 OLO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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