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EJ08 MMV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,594 mi
Last recorded95,594 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,594 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,788 miles

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split/de-bond.

rear ends of outer sills signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split/de-bond.

rear ends of outer sills signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,947 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front tyre 3mm inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,805 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise condensation in offside headlamp. not affecting beam image

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,811 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 MMV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

EJ08 MMV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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