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EA08 KRK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,987 mi
Last recorded58,987 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 KRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2018 58,987 miles

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

general underside corrosion

o/s/f tyre inner wall small bulge on inner wall

Fail 29 Nov 2018 58,865 miles

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

emmisions not tested

general underside corrosion

o/s/f tyre inner wall small bulge on inner wall

Fail 19 Nov 2018 58,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

both outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/ strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure at filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg /strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel buckled.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 47,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel buckled.

Offside Rear Tyre badly miss shaped.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,105 miles

o.s.r. tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2015 39,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o.s.r. tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,024 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,926 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on tread and inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,813 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,691 miles

slight split to front wipers

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 KRK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KRK, 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 KRK registered?

EA08 KRK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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