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MM08 TGE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,243 mi
Last recorded99,243 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,243 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 99,243 miles

Central Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,148 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,089 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner + outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,746 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,746 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front flexy hose is secured to shocker with a plastic tie

Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front flexy hose is secured to shocker with a plastic tie

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,763 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,763 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,161 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 46,160 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,753 miles

offside handbrake not as good as nearside

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside handbrake not as good as nearside

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,810 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 TGE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

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

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