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MT08 MSV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 MSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both front inner sills

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

slight movement in both front seats

Pass 29 May 2018 69,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top shock mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

slight corrosion around fuel filler cap

slight movement in both front seats

Pass 16 May 2017 65,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front SEAT BELT FRAYING

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,234 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front SEAT BELT FRAYING

Fail 31 May 2016 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front SEAT BELT FRAYING

Pass 26 May 2015 56,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 May 2015 56,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 55,230 miles

Both front discs corroded

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 52,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Off side front tyre cracking on inner side walls - ADVISED TO CHANGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 52,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off side front tyre cracking on inner side walls - ADVISED TO CHANGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 45,505 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 45,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 32,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,409 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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MT08 MSV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT08 MSV, 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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MT08 MSV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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