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ML08 WUD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,549 mi
Last recorded67,549 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,549 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 67,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,249 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,391 miles

front sub frame mounting areas corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2022 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame mounting areas corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills rusty.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 64,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills rusty.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,454 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,319 miles

all 4 tyres have approx 3-4mm tread.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,701 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,815 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,874 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,390 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,881 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,881 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,965 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 21,965 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,165 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 WUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUD, 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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What year was ML08 WUD registered?

ML08 WUD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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