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MM08 MXC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,452 mi
Last recorded49,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 MXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 49,452 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 49,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drop sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,496 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 38,902 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 38,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise engine noise

Pass 29 Jul 2023 38,342 miles

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,823 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 35,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,596 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

child seats rear

Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deep age cracks in outer wall

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age cracks in outer wall

Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre deep age cracks in outer wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age cracks in outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks in tyre wall

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre age cracks in tyre wall

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,485 miles

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyre wall

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre wall

Fail 8 Jul 2016 23,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyre wall

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre wall

Fail 10 Jul 2015 19,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat rear

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,841 miles

child seat rear

Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 11,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 10,512 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 MXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MM08 MXC, 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 MM08 MXC registered?

MM08 MXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for MM08 MXC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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