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ML08 XGH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,311 mi
Last recorded57,311 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XGH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 57,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing corroded, bumper mounting

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,120 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 48,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 43,038 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 26 Mar 2016 43,038 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs wearing thin

engine coolant level low

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre severe cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

engine coolant level low

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre severe cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside rear tyre badly cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,097 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 17,279 miles

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,279 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

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 XGH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc 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 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

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

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