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EJ08 UKL

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 105,953 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rails at front subframe hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judder (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly cracked

both rear bumper support panels holed

corrosion to underside/chassis

Fail 26 Jan 2024 103,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside/chassis

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly cracked

both rear bumper support panels holed

Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,322 miles

Engine oil low

Fail 13 Jan 2023 99,322 miles

Engine oil low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,878 miles

both front inner rims slight buckle

Fail 21 Jan 2022 95,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front inner rims slight buckle

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,497 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,466 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 89,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,369 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,536 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 63,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,517 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 49,517 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,394 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,149 miles

Damage on front wings

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 29,813 miles

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

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

fuel filter starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges,becoming low on tread

various damage around vehicle

Pass 18 May 2012 24,931 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel filter starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f of vehicle has damage

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2012 24,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

exhaust corroding

fuel filter starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f of vehicle has damage

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 19,148 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 UKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

EJ08 UKL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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