MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
noise from n/s of vehicle,possible drive shaft or gearbox fault
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 - 3 mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill , under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle , FRONT mount , on inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner sill , under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle , FRONT mount , on inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 - 3 mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill , under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle , FRONT mount , on inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on gearbox
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak on gearbox
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF08 OBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OBK, 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 OBK registered?
EF08 OBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2008.
Is EF08 OBK safe to buy?
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