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EK08 AUC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,096 mi
Last recorded43,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,096 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 43,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,008 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,646 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 29,054 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,603 miles

Offside offside inner track rod end worn

Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Offside offside inner track rod end worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 19,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,743 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,369 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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EK08 AUC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EK08 AUC, 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 EK08 AUC registered?

EK08 AUC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is EK08 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 AUC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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