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MM08 XHU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,454 mi
Last recorded56,454 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 XHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,454 miles

advise offside rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,597 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,971 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate but not allowing excessive movement.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate but not allowing excessive movement.

Water in N/S headlamp unit.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 40,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate but not allowing excessive movement.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate but not allowing excessive movement.

Water in N/S headlamp unit.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 29 Jul 2011 20,341 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)

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 XHU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM08 XHU registered?

MM08 XHU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is MM08 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 XHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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