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EA08 EDL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,091 mi
Last recorded34,091 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 34,091 miles

All underbody and outer sills areas have extensive surface corrosion. Not perforated at time of test.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 29,199 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,269 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 26,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 24,638 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. Advise attention..165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish outer shoulder

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2018 18,731 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish outer shoulder

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,651 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 17,651 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,807 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 11,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,728 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 8,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EDL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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