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EF08 VSX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat back rest has slight movement

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

Nearside Lower Sill corroded

Offside Front Seat back rest has slight movement

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

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Punctured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,146 miles

Back box bracket snapped off exhaust still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Back box bracket snapped off exhaust still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 54,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 45,910 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,459 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 26,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,840 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 VSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

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