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EJ08 JUE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 JUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2022 91,238 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal just behind beam axel bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 84,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner seal/floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks various- gearbox , back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 84,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal/floor pan area- rotten through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner seal/floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks various- gearbox , back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle was empty- topped up- works ok now (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,724 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 15 Jun 2020 79,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,001 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,921 miles

Headlamp aim not tested offside headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 62,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,003 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 39,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,908 miles

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

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

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 JUE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JUE, 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 JUE registered?

EJ08 JUE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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