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EA08 VOD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,723 mi
Last recorded108,723 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,723 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,289 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak around engine area.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,363 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,866 miles

Washer jet operation deteriorating

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 VOD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

EA08 VOD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is EA08 VOD safe to buy?

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