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EJ08 MXX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 97,143 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,413 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,158 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,158 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,568 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber is wet?

air con condenser is breaking up

moisture inside osf headlamp (not affecting beam pattern at present)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,366 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber is wet?

air con condenser is breaking up

moisture inside osf headlamp (not affecting beam pattern at present)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,668 miles

both front wishbones (rear bushes) are perished and worn

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front wishbones (rear bushes) are perished and worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 58,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,674 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 MXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

EJ08 MXX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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