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EF08 EVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 EVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,932 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,476 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 67,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 17,169 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 5,882 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 EVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

EF08 EVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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