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EN08 MVG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,830 mi
Last recorded40,830 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 MVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 40,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s front floor rusted

Inner n/s and o/s inner sills rusted

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front chassis rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,232 miles

front subframe corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,584 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 33,571 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,511 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 31,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,700 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,644 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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EN08 MVG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN08 MVG, 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

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What year was EN08 MVG registered?

EN08 MVG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is EN08 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 MVG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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