MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,574 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant low at time of test
corrosion to both front sub frame mounting points
corrosion to both outer sills centre
corrosion to petrol tank
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken should not be driven (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear bumper trim lose
Rear unable to check rear seat belts , personal clothing on seats
Both front brake discs corroded and scored would advice brake check
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel filter corroded would advice to change
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front brake discs corroded and scored would advice brake check
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel filter corroded would advice to change
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF08 EGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?
EF08 EGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.
Is EF08 EGU safe to buy?
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