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2008 Keeway Partner MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Partner models manufactured in 2008, based on 131 real MOT test results.

75.6%
Pass Rate
24.4%
Fail Rate
131
Total Tests
8,820
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2008 Keeway Partner MOT Analysis

The 2008 Keeway Partner has an MOT pass rate of 75.6% based on 131 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,820 miles on the odometer. With a 24.4% failure rate, the 2008 Partner is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2008 Keeway Partner is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 1.5% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.8%.

Top failures specific to 2008 models only. The overall Partner page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 1.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.8%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes1.5%2
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,820 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes1.73% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.87% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes1.731.5%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.870.8%1

Mileage Statistics

8,820
Mean
5,996
Median
2,664
25th Percentile
12,574
75th Percentile
27.66% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2008 Keeway Partner has an MOT pass rate of 75.6% based on 131 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,820 miles on the odometer. With a 24.4% failure rate, the 2008 Partner is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2008 Keeway Partner, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 8,820 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 1.5% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 2008 Keeway Partner models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.8% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2008 Keeway Partner models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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