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EF08 AFE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,843 mi
Last recorded39,843 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 AFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 39,843 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension And Underside Has Areas Of Corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 35,742 miles

Body And Suspension Has Areas Of Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 29,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wing Has Surface Corrosion

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 27,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 27,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/closing sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/closing sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 25,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 24,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 24,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 23,260 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 23,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 21,933 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 20,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 15,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,115 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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EF08 AFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF08 AFE, 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 EF08 AFE registered?

EF08 AFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is EF08 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 AFE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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