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EA08 EDJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,799 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 98,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,401 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 4 May 2017 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,077 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 15 Apr 2015 76,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,458 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,770 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,342 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 EDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EDJ, 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 EDJ registered?

EA08 EDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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