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EF08 EFU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,972 mi
Last recorded52,972 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2021 52,972 miles

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

other parts of floor/chassis/sills are deteriorated and deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,377 miles

chassis ect, corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,031 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

chassis/sills ect, deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656513 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656513 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,224 miles

Nearside front lower arm rear bush deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,825 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 33,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,771 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 EFU 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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

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

Is EF08 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 EFU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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