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MM08 UHS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 UHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 83,101 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,675 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 68,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,483 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All prescribed area's. Front and rear. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,566 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor too innersill area (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres are cracking on outer side walls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,026 miles

Both front tyres only have 3mm left on them

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,026 miles

Both front tyres only have 3mm left on them

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,057 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,522 miles

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

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 UHS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

MM08 UHS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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