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MW08 ECF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,679 mi
Last recorded50,679 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 50,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded and holed at front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,427 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 45,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,459 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 14 Nov 2016 39,604 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone bushs (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bushs (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 39,604 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone bushs (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bushs (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,446 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 29,446 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,823 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 24,823 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ECF 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 60%.

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 MW08 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

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

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