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MM08 EAE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,300 mi
Last recorded74,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 EAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 74,300 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 74,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,436 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded. Offside front and nearside front floors corroded

Offside wiper blade split at edges

Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded. Offside front and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,521 miles

both rear tyres scalloped inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,148 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 16,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,168 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 16,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,616 miles

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

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

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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MM08 EAE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MM08 EAE, 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 MM08 EAE registered?

MM08 EAE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MM08 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 EAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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