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EA08 XNZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,755 mi
Last recorded120,755 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 120,755 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

underside off vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 110,758 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body Wing Corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm / Axle Bushes Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 105,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Body Wing Corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm / Axle Bushes Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,567 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Nearside & Offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 102,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside & Offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Nearside & Offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 102,509 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under side vehicle by rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear exhaust box (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 96,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended wishbone bushings (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 84,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 78,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 78,916 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,354 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,354 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,128 miles

Bush just starting to unbond on o/s/f lower suspension arm.(still serviceable).

Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XNZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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