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EA08 GGF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 GGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,133 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 83,130 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,387 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,993 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal behind arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,201 miles

Corrosion appearing around petrol flap

Fail 9 Jan 2020 73,201 miles

Corrosion appearing around petrol flap

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,870 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,895 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 GGF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

EA08 GGF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EA08 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 GGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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