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EJ08 BVD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 61,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion underbody

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,264 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 60,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 59,355 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 59,353 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,426 miles

Air conditioning radiator deteriorating

Front brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight corrosion underbody

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,013 miles

Air conditioning radiator deteriorating

Front brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade slpit

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,452 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking up on tread

Nails in both rear tyres

Offside front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside headlight has condensation inside but not affecting beam image

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking in treads

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outside sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,206 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,185 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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EJ08 BVD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ08 BVD, 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 EJ08 BVD registered?

EJ08 BVD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 BVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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