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EN08 MWA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside headlamp damp

corrosion & repairs on sills

covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,694 miles

corrosion on front floor and chassis

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2020 121,694 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front floor and chassis

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,571 miles

offside headlamp damp

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion & repairs on offside sill/door shut

floor & chassis corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion & repairs on offside sill/door shut

floor & chassis corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside headlamp damp

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,523 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 107,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,439 miles

corrosion & repairs on sills

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front suspension arms bushes splitting

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,108 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight damage on front suspension gaiters

slight wear on front suspension bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,108 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight damage on front suspension gaiters

slight wear on front suspension bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,975 miles

corrosion on outer sills

wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on outer sills

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,937 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

front tyre wearing low

n/s rear lamp damaged

n/s wishbone bush splitting

o/s headlamp damp

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage on windscreen

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage on windscreen

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,695 miles

wear in front suspension bushes

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 MWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWA, 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 EN08 MWA registered?

EN08 MWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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