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EY08 MXF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,040 mi
Last recorded99,040 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 99,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,687 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,567 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,140 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 80,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,339 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 75,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,404 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,298 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 50,718 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to deteriate.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,139 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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EY08 MXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY08 MXF, 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 EY08 MXF registered?

EY08 MXF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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