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EF08 VRZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch trim loose but still secure at present

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,374 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,367 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front, subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,545 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are split

Buckle in OSR rim

OSF brake is starting to stick

vehicle is corroded, in various places

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,492 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 65,492 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,720 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 53,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,235 miles

Nearside Front close to legal limit inner edge

Offside Front close to legal limit inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 39,171 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perishuring

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 27,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,287 miles

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

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 VRZ 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 75%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

EF08 VRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EF08 VRZ safe to buy?

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