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AV08 EKE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,824 mi
Last recorded14,824 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 14,824 miles

Nearside sill in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2025 14,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 14,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill at front in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2022 13,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,609 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 13,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracked in tread area

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 12,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracked in tread area

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,681 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,475 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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AV08 EKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV08 EKE, 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 AV08 EKE registered?

AV08 EKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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