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EJ08 UKO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,345 mi
Last recorded51,345 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 51,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 51,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. near side wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

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

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre is dated 2008

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 44,971 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 44,970 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 42,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 42,678 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 42,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,033 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front seat belt buckle missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 40,033 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front seat belt buckle missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,907 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 37,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,462 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front lower arm bushes slight perishing

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front lower arm bushes slight perishing

brake servo pipe clip broken on bulk head

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,752 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 32,752 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,054 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,604 miles

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

sticker in front windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,483 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 23,243 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 23,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,329 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 UKO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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