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EJ08 VXC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,233 mi
Last recorded67,233 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 67,233 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower bonding frailer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear outer sill hole cover by loose wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front inner surface corroded brake surface reduced recommend (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front inner surface corroded brake surface reduced recommend (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement under load recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front outer sill by seat belt mounting and seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front outer sill corroded by driver seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,276 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower bonding frailer recommend soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower recommend soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear outer sill inner sill wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,078 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower slight bonding frailer recommend soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower splitting recommend soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

Offside Front Lower SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

Fail 13 Nov 2021 62,714 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower slight bonding frailer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,827 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower bonding failure slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower slight movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 61,827 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower bonding failure slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower slight movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,793 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 56,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,494 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,729 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split.

Pass 29 May 2015 39,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,455 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 21,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,516 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 VXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 VXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ08 VXC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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