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EJ08 UBF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,122 mi
Last recorded68,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 64,113 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 56,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 56,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,784 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 27,695 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 22,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 22,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UBF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UBF, 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 UBF registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ08 UBF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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