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EF08 UCO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 90,157 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 90,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 87,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 87,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 83,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner & outer sill s slight corrosion

Nearside Front floor slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner & outer sills slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner & outer sill s s light corrosion

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner & outer sills slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking & worn inner edge

Fail 27 May 2019 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner & outer sill s slight corrosion

Nearside Front floor slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner & outer sills slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner & outer sill s s light corrosion

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner & outer sills slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking & worn inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,556 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,413 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,600 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges very strong advise

Fail 13 Aug 2014 68,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,620 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both front wishbone rear most bushes deterioating

engine management light on

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished/cracked

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to debond not resulting in movement

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut in tread but not deep enough to expose cords

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to debond but not resulting in movement

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,247 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,109 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges

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 UCO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

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

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