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EF08 OBK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 82,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,886 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,879 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,561 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 70,561 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 61,911 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 53,701 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 28 May 2015 53,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 25,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,059 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 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.

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