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MV08 EET

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,652 mi
Last recorded125,652 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,305 miles

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Inner wing-sill corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 113,305 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Offside Front 195/45R16 Tyre has numerous splits on the inner side wall

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Inner wing-sill corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,487 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,431 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,716 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,354 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,112 miles

front wipers splitting

Fail 1 Apr 2011 20,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

front wipers 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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MV08 EET is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV08 EET, 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

How do I check the history of MV08 EET?

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What year was MV08 EET registered?

MV08 EET is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MV08 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 EET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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