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EJ08 XBA

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,190 mi
Last recorded47,190 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,190 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,304 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive above steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 37,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,486 miles

rear tyes slihtly perrished

Pass 22 May 2014 22,047 miles

o/s front and rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 May 2013 17,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 17,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,012 miles

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

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 XBA is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

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

Is EJ08 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 XBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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