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EF08 EFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,790 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os,ns chaisse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 65,790 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os,ns chaisse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,486 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 63,486 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,196 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,196 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,455 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 60,455 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,743 miles

advise full service needed!!

advise os,ns floor/sill areas weak correded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 56,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wires showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise os,ns floor/sill areas weak correded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,913 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 53,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,343 miles

nearside front tyre feathered on edge on limit

offside front tyre feathered on edge below limit

offside rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2016 50,343 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathered on edge on limit

offside front tyre feathered on edge below limit

offside rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,324 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,559 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 43,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,178 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 6 Nov 2013 37,178 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,594 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres deteriated/cracked

Pass 25 May 2011 19,370 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 EFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

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

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