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EJ08 TVN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 TVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,834 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

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

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 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight leak from gearbox

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,845 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,189 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 35,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,634 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 TVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

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

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