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MF08 EPK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,164 mi
Last recorded46,164 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 EPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 46,164 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 46,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,282 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 45,275 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,847 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,406 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 43,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre showing deterioration

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre showing deterioration

Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre showing deterioration

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre showing deterioration

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,191 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,146 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,112 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes splitting

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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MF08 EPK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF08 EPK, 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 MF08 EPK registered?

MF08 EPK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is MF08 EPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 EPK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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