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MUI 4961

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,978 mi
Last recorded50,978 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 4961
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 50,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,129 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,161 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front subframe corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,161 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front subframe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 40,280 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 31,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 17 Feb 2012 12,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,831 miles

advise both front brake disc corroded slightly

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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MUI 4961 is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MUI 4961, 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

How do I check the history of MUI 4961?

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What year was MUI 4961 registered?

MUI 4961 is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MUI 4961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 4961 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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