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MA08 EVP

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,806 mi
Last recorded75,806 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,806 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 75,806 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,113 miles

Nearside rear and both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,803 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,803 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,735 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,735 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 56,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

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 EVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EVP, 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 MA08 EVP registered?

MA08 EVP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is MA08 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 EVP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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