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EO08 MPZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape. (BLOCKING.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,936 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,331 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 68,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,358 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 58,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated,cracking

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated,cracking

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,581 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,556 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,367 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,024 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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EO08 MPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EO08 MPZ, 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 EO08 MPZ registered?

EO08 MPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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