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EA08 AFE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 85,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 82,445 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate damaged

front front to rear metal brake pipe union damp unable to confirm a leak

Fail 18 Nov 2019 82,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

front front to rear metal brake pipe union damp unable to confirm a leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,910 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,910 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre is perished

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 68,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,791 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKES

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS

TYRES ARE PERISHING

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,631 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,170 miles

n/s front tyre cracking on outer walls

Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,170 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking on outer walls

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,429 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,953 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,953 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are lipped.

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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EA08 AFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EA08 AFE, 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 EA08 AFE registered?

EA08 AFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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