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MT08 SGU

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,421 mi
Last recorded26,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 SGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 26,421 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch, facing and up above marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 25,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Floor has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Slight surface corrosion around fuel cap.

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor has slight surface corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2025 25,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Floor has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Slight surface corrosion around fuel cap.

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 24,889 miles

Lower All underbody of vehcle has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 23,950 miles

Lower All of vehcle has slight underbody corrosion also around petrol cap

Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,105 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 23,059 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded, marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Round fuel cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 22,093 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fuel cap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody corroded generally

Pass 3 Jul 2020 21,467 miles

Corrosion Around Fuel Cap, Light Corrosion everywhere on the under side of the vehicle

Pass 24 May 2019 20,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body panel near fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 19,948 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 19,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 19,067 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)

Pass 27 May 2016 18,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 17,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 15,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,239 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 15,239 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 14,541 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 SGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

MT08 SGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is MT08 SGU safe to buy?

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