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EA08 UDN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 74,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working washer motor replaced (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 67,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 57,659 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 57,654 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,134 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 49,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,246 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,547 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 26,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,525 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UDN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDN, 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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EA08 UDN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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