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MT08 EXW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,810 mi
Last recorded51,810 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 EXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,810 miles

floor and sill area corroded but not excessively

Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 41,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded power steering pipe heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust / faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,894 miles

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,894 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,920 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,369 miles

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

Front tyres heavily wearing outer edges.

Nearside Front yre heavy cracking and perishing.

Offside Front tyre heavy cracking and perishing.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,740 miles

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges suggest steering GEO.

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing on outer edge of tread.

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nexen 165/60/14 75H. (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges suggest steering GEO.

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing on outer edge of tread.

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,511 miles

advise 165/60/14 size tyres fitted to rear and 165/65/14 tyres fitted to front.spare tyre 155/70/13.

advise o/s/f wiper beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 26,500 miles

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

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

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

advise 165/60/14 size tyres fitted to rear and 165/65/14 tyres fitted to front.spare tyre 155/70/13.

advise o/s/f wiper beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,974 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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MT08 EXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT08 EXW, 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 MT08 EXW registered?

MT08 EXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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