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EJ08 EXA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 EXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,121 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,081 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,497 miles

underside rusty and poor

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,580 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,807 miles

brake pedle has a large amount of travel / both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2012 52,807 miles

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

brake pedle has a large amount of travel / both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2011 38,794 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 EXA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EJ08 EXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 EXA registered?

EJ08 EXA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is EJ08 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 EXA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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