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MT08 LAA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 LAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,140 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,725 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,157 miles

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

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

corrosion around filler cap

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,511 miles

wipers smearing, number plate lamp worked when tapped,

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MT08 LAA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 MT08 LAA, 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 MT08 LAA registered?

MT08 LAA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is MT08 LAA safe to buy?

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