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MM08 OFV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,923 mi
Last recorded20,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 OFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,551 miles

general under side corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 17,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 17,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust gen corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2020 17,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust gen corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 170,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2019 17,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 16,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,082 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin corroded through (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear tyres perished

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2017 16,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin corroded through (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear tyres perished

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,564 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2016 15,564 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,167 miles

front tyres side walls begining to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 13,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 13,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,827 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,815 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 OFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MM08 OFV, 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 OFV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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