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CA08 EKL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,770 mi
Last recorded107,770 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,770 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure Wheel arch wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure Boot floor corroded (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,538 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 104,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded rear flexi pipe bracket to arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,574 miles

Advise both front brake discs - vented - showing signs of wear to inner edges on inspection

Advise both front lower floor panels with surface rust on inspection

Advise both front tyre's wearing to outer edges on inspection / not into centre 3/4 tread

Advise nearside wiperblade slightly worn to outer edges on inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,224 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,183 miles

advise intermittant fault to vehicles horn at time of test

advise nearside front tyre worn to minimum depth of 1.6mm at time of test

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 EKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKL, 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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CA08 EKL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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