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EJ08 UAC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,376 mi
Last recorded93,376 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UAC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 93,376 miles

Offside headlight is misted

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp is damaged/partially insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged/buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, behind axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, behind axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp is damaged/partially insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged/buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,374 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp is partially insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 85,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp is partially insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlamp is partially insecure due to damage

Offside Front tyre has some damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is perishing/cracking on the outer shoulder

Oil leak ()

coolant in the expansion tank is just below minimum level

interior rear view mirror is not attached to the windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre has some damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

slight oil leak from the rocker cover gasket

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,752 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 54,488 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 47,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/ s wiper starting to split

Fail 16 May 2012 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/ s wiper starting to split

Pass 18 May 2011 35,196 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 UAC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

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

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