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EF08 VJP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,153 mi
Last recorded42,153 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 42,153 miles

Emissions not tested dangerous fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both NS & OS front and rear sub frame mountings of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above exhaust silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter / pipes / tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,150 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 41,149 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner chassis rail too wishbone rusty

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 36,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords uneven wear (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner chassis rail too wishbone rusty

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,671 miles

Offside Front front Tyre wall Damage

Fail 24 Jun 2016 32,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 23,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to front screen not in swept area

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to windscreen not in swept area

Fail 29 Jun 2011 17,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to windscreen not in swept area

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 VJP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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