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EJ08 GZE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,429 mi
Last recorded67,429 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 GZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,465 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 61,465 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 60,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,192 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,266 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,315 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 16,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 10,766 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 GZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

EJ08 GZE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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