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EF08 VZK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,969 mi
Last recorded60,969 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, NB inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, NB inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,211 miles

Both front tyres have heavy cracking and perishing in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 49,211 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres have heavy cracking and perishing in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 48,555 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 48,555 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,333 miles

heavy cracking to o/s/r tyre wall.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 38,333 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy cracking to o/s/r tyre wall.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,647 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 30,647 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,008 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 VZK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

EF08 VZK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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