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EF08 ZFP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,865 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 43,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 43,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 43,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 42,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 42,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 40,792 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 33,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 26,802 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,667 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2016 22,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 16,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,649 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 ZFP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

EF08 ZFP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EF08 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 ZFP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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