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EN08 XPG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,424 mi
Last recorded58,424 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 XPG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 58,424 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front floor pans outer edge corroded

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

Rear both rear inner seals corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,384 miles

both front floor pans corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to deteriorate

slight wear top both front top shock mounts

Fail 6 Jan 2021 48,382 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

both front floor pans corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,483 miles

slight oil leaks

slight uneven inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,501 miles

n/s/f wheel's inner rim damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,723 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,080 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,842 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,095 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 XPG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

EN08 XPG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is EN08 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 XPG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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