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EA08 VPK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,637 mi
Last recorded74,637 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,637 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust, floor and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 74,637 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust, floor and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 72,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust, floor and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 72,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + exhaust, floor and sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,588 miles

(slight play in rear axle beam mountings+front anti roll bar bushes)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Inner (sill) [5.3.6 (a) (i)] •

front+rear number plates cracked,

Fail 17 Mar 2021 71,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

(slight play in rear axle beam mountings+front anti roll bar bushes)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Inner (sill) [5.3.6 (a) (i)] •

front+rear number plates cracked,

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,413 miles

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

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

slight play in rear axle beam mountings+front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in rear axle beam mountings+front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,099 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

front brakes slight uneven,brake discs wearing+pads,rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

front brakes slight uneven,brake discs wearing+pads,rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges+perishing (4.1.E.1)

brake discs wearing+pads

front brakes slight uneven

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,052 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,328 miles

rear tyres persihed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,873 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,400 miles

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 VPK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

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

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