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MW08 EBX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,946 mi
Last recorded52,946 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 EBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 52,946 miles

Nearside Front chassis heavy corrosion

corrosion to o/s floor to sill

Pass 21 Oct 2023 50,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 47,823 miles

front chassis /inner wing has corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2021 45,435 miles

Offside Front inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 43,999 miles

light under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2019 40,305 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 40,029 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 36,009 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,409 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting perish.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,452 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 26,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 18,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 10,437 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 EBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

MW08 EBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is MW08 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 EBX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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