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EF08 JMO

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,329 mi
Last recorded42,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 JMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,329 miles

n/s/f wishbone back bush starting to perish/ deteriorate, starting to peel out

Fail 22 Jul 2024 42,329 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21 watt single bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f wishbone back bush starting to perish/ deteriorate, starting to peel out

Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,274 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 38,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 36,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,751 miles

front pads low 2mm

n/s/f wishbone back bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2019 33,028 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 30,786 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,636 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 24,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JMO, 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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EF08 JMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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