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EJ08 HOH

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,188 mi
Last recorded58,188 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 HOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 58,188 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

front inner wings corroding

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,338 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 19,980 miles

Front tyres worn

NSR shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 16,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,349 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush separating

o/s/f tyre on limit (195/45x16)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 13,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f lower arm rear bush separating

o/s/f tyre on limit (195/45x16)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,863 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 HOH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HOH, 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 HOH registered?

EJ08 HOH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is EJ08 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 HOH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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