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EF08 DZB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,842 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rubbers splitting

offside front floor corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on tread wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight has condensation on lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on tread wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,724 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,667 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,022 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 18,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,348 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 DZB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 DZB registered?

EF08 DZB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EF08 DZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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