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MF08 EPX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,589 mi
Last recorded116,589 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 EPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,793 miles

floor to sill sections rusty/weak

front discs corroded/worn

rear inner sills rusty/corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

floor to sill sections rusty/weak

front discs corroded/worn

rear inner sills rusty/corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,415 miles

floor to sill sections corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

floor to sill sections corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,183 miles

Both front wheels buckled.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,183 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wheels buckled.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,920 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,689 miles

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

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

nsf inner cv boot slighty leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,365 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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MF08 EPX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF08 EPX, 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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MF08 EPX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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