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EF08 KUP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,888 mi
Last recorded73,888 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 73,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,749 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 71,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,676 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle ( floor) has surface corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2018 58,467 miles

Front floors corroding

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 23 May 2018 58,467 miles

Front floors corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2017 54,989 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking/perished

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 27 May 2016 49,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,560 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 KUP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

EF08 KUP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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