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MW08 CYG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,564 mi
Last recorded41,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 CYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,564 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 13 Jun 2018 41,564 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 9 Sep 2017 38,030 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 8 Sep 2017 38,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing BACK BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,616 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play N/S/R & O/S/R AXLE BUSHES (2.5.A.3b)

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

VEHICLE REAR UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,455 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,330 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 18,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,965 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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MW08 CYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MW08 CYG, 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 MW08 CYG registered?

MW08 CYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is MW08 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 CYG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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