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EJ08 UXU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,031 mi
Last recorded66,031 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,031 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 66,031 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 57,702 miles

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

Slight gearbox leak

Slight misting of oil under engine

Fail 24 Jan 2019 55,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight gearbox leak

Slight misting of oil under engine

Pass 21 May 2018 51,338 miles

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

Underbody have corodded in places

Fail 21 May 2018 51,338 miles

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

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

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

Underbody have corodded in places

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,431 miles

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

Under body slightly corroded in places

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 27,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,271 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 UXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

EJ08 UXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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