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ML08 XJY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively s) ( worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in primary grooves and at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in primary grooves and at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/r chassis holed and corroded by rear exhaust mounting

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 74,969 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle frame mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle frame mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension, all four top mounts have play in.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,904 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 72,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 71,552 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre severely deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre severely deteriorated

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

Pass 3 May 2016 69,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 67,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,993 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,854 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 25,854 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML08 XJY registered?

ML08 XJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is ML08 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 XJY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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