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EA08 XES

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,965 mi
Last recorded38,965 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XES
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 38,965 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 35,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 31,782 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 31,788 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,777 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 20,140 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 19,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted beed lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 17,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 15,780 miles

both rear tyres tread splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,575 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 9,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,490 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 5,394 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 XES is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

EA08 XES is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is EA08 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 XES shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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