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MM08 TLO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,319 mi
Last recorded54,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,319 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,751 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2019 47,685 miles

Emissions not tested Overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,645 miles

Corrosion around fuel flap

Fuel and brake pipes covered

Osr tyre perished

Fail 23 Jan 2018 44,645 miles

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

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

Corrosion around fuel flap

Fuel and brake pipes covered

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

Osr tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,305 miles

Cracking to O/S/R tyre

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2016 39,305 miles

Cracking to O/S/R tyre

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,916 miles

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

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

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 TLO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

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

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