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EF08 EFE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,388 mi
Last recorded82,388 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 EFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 82,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat doesn't tip forward allowing entry to rear passenger compartment

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshied loose/ insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,738 miles

Exhaust mid heat shield partially adrift

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills corroded - no obvious holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,145 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,145 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,663 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,966 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 EFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF08 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

EF08 EFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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