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EF08 EGV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 EGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,897 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to sills, nsr inner arch/filler neck area. and front subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 77,897 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan/inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to sills, nsr inner arch/filler neck area. and front subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 75,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 9 May 2025 75,920 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Nearside Rear slight body damage

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

corrosion around fuel filler cap

underside wax oiled

Pass 10 May 2023 70,316 miles

Body damage to NSR quarter panel

Filler neck corroded

General corrosion on underside

Fail 2 May 2023 70,315 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner & Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damage to NSR quarter panel

Filler neck corroded

General corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Apr 2022 67,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,136 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,986 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,684 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,088 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 35,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,688 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,247 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 EGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

EF08 EGV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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