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EF08 HRO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,831 mi
Last recorded103,831 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2017 103,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ***chassis rail*** (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ***chassis rail*** (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ***chassis rail end around rear exhaust silencer support area*** (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ***inner rim*** (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front ***brake hose incorrectly located in its fixing[upside down]***

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald***165/65R13-77T*** (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken/corroded

corrosion started along ns/os inner sills

Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,792 miles

Offside Front wiper has a small split to top of blade

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some light corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wiper has a small split to top of blade

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some light corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 71,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,961 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 HRO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 HRO registered?

EF08 HRO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is EF08 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 HRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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