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MB08 MEG

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB08 MEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,998 miles

heavily modified

no rear seats fitted at time of test

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,376 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,087 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear inner sill slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2017 26,087 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear inner sill slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,937 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,752 miles

both lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish & seperate

Pass 13 Feb 2013 15,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,045 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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MB08 MEG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MB08 MEG, 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 MB08 MEG registered?

MB08 MEG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MB08 MEG safe to buy?

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