MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate damaged (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low to low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake drum inappropriately repaired drum binding cant check bearings (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high to hi (1.8) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate damaged (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 MAR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 MAR, 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 MAR registered?
EA08 MAR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2008.
Is EA08 MAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA08 MAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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