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EN08 TBX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,569 mi
Last recorded75,569 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 TBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,342 miles

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

driver's door handle loose, but not likely to become detached

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 57,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 51,401 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres perished.

Coolant level low.

Front to rear brake pipe union damp (under abs unit)

Nearside headlamp in poor condition.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,955 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,955 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,517 miles

both sides rear heel panels rusting.

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,916 miles

front n/s tyre is close to the legal limit

front tyre wear is uneven

tyres are perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 11,679 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 TBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

EN08 TBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is EN08 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 TBX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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