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MA08 EPE

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,286 mi
Last recorded79,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 EPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 79,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (by driver door) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box bracket rusty

Rear Parking brake cable rusty(both side)

Fail 27 Mar 2020 79,286 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (by driver door) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box bracket rusty

Rear Parking brake cable rusty(both side)

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,707 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,707 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,516 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 50,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf lower arm bush started to deteriorate slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2014 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,897 miles

both front tyres low

nsf lower arm bush started to debond

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MA08 EPE is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA08 EPE, 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 MA08 EPE registered?

MA08 EPE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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