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RO08 MUA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,788 mi
Last recorded70,788 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 MUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills around mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, inner edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills at axle mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 69,740 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted

n/s/f inner chassis leg heavily corroded (subframe mounting )

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f chassis leg heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

o/s/r inner sill corroded

underside floor corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,740 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily pitted

n/s/f inner chassis leg heavily corroded (subframe mounting )

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f chassis leg heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

o/s/r inner sill corroded

underside floor corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,907 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 55,535 miles

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

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

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2015 44,203 miles

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)

Fail 28 Dec 2015 44,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60 14h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 2 Jan 2015 32,886 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,182 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,301 miles

slight damage noted to n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 7,512 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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RO08 MUA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO08 MUA, 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 RO08 MUA registered?

RO08 MUA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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