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EA08 VRT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,316 mi
Last recorded31,316 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VRT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 31,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,671 miles

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

slight corrosion to inner sills rear

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,944 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 28,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 24,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,909 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 19,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,115 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 13,115 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,542 miles

Offside front, Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 2,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 2,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 1,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 1,498 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 VRT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

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

Is EA08 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 VRT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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