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EA08 EFC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,709 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,090 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,460 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,558 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,207 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,146 miles

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

spare tyre is flat

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 EFC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

EA08 EFC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is EA08 EFC safe to buy?

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