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ML08 TWD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,259 mi
Last recorded95,259 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 95,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 9 Nov 2019 87,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front suspension lower arm bushes worn

Nearside rear brake binding

Fail 4 Nov 2019 87,466 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to offside rear sill panel cover

Front suspension lower arm bushes worn

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,268 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 81,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,880 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,582 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,582 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2013 40,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,886 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 TWD 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 64.3%.

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

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