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MM08 OKP

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 OKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,787 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge o/s/f chassis corroded o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,441 miles

front chassis corroded/ o/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to perish . heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front chassis corroded/ o/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to perish . heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 67,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,294 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,684 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jun 2014 48,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,330 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,418 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 OKP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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