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MM08 UOT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,712 mi
Last recorded34,712 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 34,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 31,036 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,524 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 25,811 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,318 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 24,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,107 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 20,107 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,956 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,110 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 13,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 4,576 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 UOT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

MM08 UOT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is MM08 UOT safe to buy?

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