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EJ08 VBX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,004 mi
Last recorded77,004 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 VBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,004 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe slight corroded

rear service brake weak

slight play in steering joints

windscreen slight damage

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,430 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,936 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar d bush worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar d bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar d bush worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar d bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 59,481 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 51,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 42,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 22 May 2017 42,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 31,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 27,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 26,604 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 21,719 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 21,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,229 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 17,079 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 12,766 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 VBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

EJ08 VBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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