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EK08 AUT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,538 mi
Last recorded61,538 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 61,538 miles

bosy starting to rust around petrol filler

op/s door sill starting to rust

rear number plate broken

Fail 13 May 2019 61,538 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s/r inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bosy starting to rust around petrol filler

op/s door sill starting to rust

rear number plate broken

Pass 2 May 2018 56,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 56,444 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 48,000 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 42,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 36,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,143 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

brake fluid level becoming low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,729 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/r of vehicle damaged

rear tyres perishing and cracking up on outer sections of tread area

fuel filter corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2013 29,729 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/r of vehicle damaged

rear tyres perishing and cracking up on outer sections of tread area

fuel filter corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 25,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,833 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edges

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 AUT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AUT, 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 AUT registered?

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

Is EK08 AUT safe to buy?

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