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ML08 WWP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 38,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 36,473 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,145 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 34,140 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 31,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,014 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 28,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

clutch pipe leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2018 25,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion nsf osf inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nsr osr sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front wipers smearing screen

slight leak from clutch pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pipe seeping

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,203 miles

clutch resivor pipe seeping

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,426 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,619 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,938 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 WWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WWP, 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 WWP registered?

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

Is ML08 WWP safe to buy?

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