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EA08 AGO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,699 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR INNER WINGS ARE RUSTED

Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside HEADLAMP UNIT IS DAMP ON THE INSIDE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 8 Mar 2021 46,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR INNER WINGS ARE RUSTED

Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside HEADLAMP UNIT IS DAMP ON THE INSIDE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,964 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 27,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,798 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 11,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,461 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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EA08 AGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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The MOT history for EA08 AGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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