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EA08 AFV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,852 mi
Last recorded75,852 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,852 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 67,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Incorrect Battery size. (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Fail 7 Dec 2019 67,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Incorrect Battery size. (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorating.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, and heavily worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorating.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 58,094 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 58,094 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 25 Mar 2015 33,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 AFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA08 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

EA08 AFV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EA08 AFV safe to buy?

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