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ML57 XSA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,751 mi
Last recorded67,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 XSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 67,751 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 67,543 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal x3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,542 miles

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

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 59,538 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2022 55,416 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 55,415 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 54,574 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 53,474 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 53,474 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,707 miles

ns/os inner sills corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2018 50,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ns/os inner sills corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,872 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 44,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,817 miles

Both Front Tyres only 2.8mm Tread Depth

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

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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ML57 XSA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML57 XSA, 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 ML57 XSA registered?

ML57 XSA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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