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CA08 EAJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 75,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,204 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,084 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 60,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,935 miles

corr to both rear inner sills

Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

corr to both rear inner sills

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,610 miles

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

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

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 4 Feb 2015 46,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,491 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,230 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,081 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,081 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CA08 EAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 EAJ, 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 CA08 EAJ registered?

CA08 EAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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