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MM08 HFV

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,159 mi
Last recorded48,159 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 HFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 48,159 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH HAS RUST

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH HAS RUST

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 47,942 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides front wheel inner arches corroded near brake pipe support bracket

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external casing corroded both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside; areas of both inner and outer sills, floors pans, chassis legs,rear end near bumper boot floor ,around fuel cap etc

fuel tank corroded

side sills corroded front to back

Fail 15 Mar 2023 47,937 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Suspension Top mount has Excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides front wheel inner arches corroded near brake pipe support bracket

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external casing corroded both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside; areas of both inner and outer sills, floors pans, chassis legs,rear end near bumper boot floor ,around fuel cap etc

fuel tank corroded

side sills corroded front to back

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,623 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on brake servo master cylinder under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arches corroded near brake pipe support bracket

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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 OSF arch cover/trim is slightly loose

Offside Front Offside Front Inner inner wheel arches corroded near brake pipe support bracket

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside; areas of both inner and outer sills, floors pans, chassis legs,rear end near bumper boot floor ,around fuel cap etc

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,458 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on brake servo master cylinder under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front air con gas pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arches corroded near brake pipe support bracket

Nearside Front Lower 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 sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner wheel arches corroded near brake pipe support bracket

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside; areas of both inner and outer sills, floors pans, chassis legs,rear end near bumper,around fuel cap etc

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside; areas of both inner and outer sills, floors pans, chassis legs etc

Fail 21 Feb 2020 45,009 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,300 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,534 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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MM08 HFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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