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AN08 EPZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,441 mi
Last recorded109,441 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 EPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 109,437 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel filter insecure/being held up by hoses (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,375 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 103,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,293 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 99,293 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WAERING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,192 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wishbone rear bushes wearing on both sides

nearside steering arm has play

offside front mount has play

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,916 miles

various areas of corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,975 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

offside rear sill end corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,107 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes becoming worn

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded on inside edge

offside rear sill end corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2017 80,107 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes becoming worn

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded on inside edge

offside rear sill end corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 73,107 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

lip on front brake discs

rear tyres slightly wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,586 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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AN08 EPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AN08 EPZ, 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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AN08 EPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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