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MW08 EDO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,173 mi
Last recorded66,173 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 EDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,173 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 66,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,135 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 64,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,316 miles

AGE CRACKS IN N/S/REAR TYRE.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AGE CRACKS IN N/S/REAR TYRE.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 60,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,738 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre has spit in side wall

Pass 26 May 2012 53,119 miles

rear no plate fading

Pass 15 May 2011
Fail 14 May 2011 47,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both n/s & o/s/f road wheels have rim damage. n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage. {advise}

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 EDO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

MW08 EDO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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