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EF08 VKC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 94,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,067 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,118 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2015 71,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake disc has slight grooving on inner face

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,452 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 30,263 miles

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

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

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 VKC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

EF08 VKC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is EF08 VKC safe to buy?

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