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EA08 NFE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 NFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2021 70,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 59,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 54,092 miles

Rear axle brake inbalance 25%

battery loose

both sills and underside showing corrosion

undertrays and plastic covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 65r13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear axle brake inbalance 25%

battery loose

both sills and underside showing corrosion

undertrays and plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,716 miles

Front wipers worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front wipers worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2017 50,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking alot

car corroded in place

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,488 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,745 miles

small engine oil leak

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 NFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

EA08 NFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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