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EA08 DLU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,771 mi
Last recorded90,771 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,771 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 90,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 78,330 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 78,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 72,844 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 72,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,240 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 69,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 66,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 62,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2018 62,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 54,851 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 54,851 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,210 miles

Brake pads wearing low

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges [o/s close to cords]

Fuel filter corroding

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 42,054 miles

Fuel filter corroding

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 32,928 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,close to cord construction

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 16 May 2013 22,600 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 May 2012 14,222 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 14 May 2012 14,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 10 May 2011 8,148 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 DLU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

EA08 DLU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is EA08 DLU safe to buy?

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