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EF08 DWN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,638 mi
Last recorded67,638 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,638 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2021 67,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inne edge

Offside front brake hose requires adjustment

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,438 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion underside

Fail 20 Mar 2020 66,438 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges advise tracking 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion underside

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation in headlamps

corrosion on inner sills at rear on both sides

corrosion on outer sills at front and rear of sills

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge 165/60 R14 Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on outer sills at front and rear of sills

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and almost bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation in headlamps

corrosion on inner sills at rear on both sides

Pass 24 May 2018 57,567 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2017 53,281 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 53,281 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 48,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil and coolant leak

Fail 26 May 2016 48,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil and coolant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,372 miles

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)

nearside front tyre age cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,274 miles

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

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

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 DWN 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 68.8%.

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 EF08 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

EF08 DWN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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