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MM08 UKE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,969 mi
Last recorded62,969 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 UKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner and outer sill slightly corroded

rust around fuel flap

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner and outer sill slightly corroded

rust around fuel flap

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,625 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion around fuel filler neck.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 55,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower arm bush excessively worn and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion around fuel filler neck.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,031 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 48,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,383 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,392 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,637 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 UKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

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

Is MM08 UKE safe to buy?

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