MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and deforming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Sill corroding
Offside Outer Sill corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 MVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 EJ08 MVZ, 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 EJ08 MVZ registered?
EJ08 MVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.
Is EJ08 MVZ safe to buy?
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