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EK08 AXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,550 mi
Last recorded92,550 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,550 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside and outer sills starting to corrode at various locations but not considered excessive.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill ,[marked for reference] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill corroded [marked for reference] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres and drivers side rear tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 78,337 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 78,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,927 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,819 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to rust

N/S/F tyre worn on innner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Very slight brake bind on N/S/F

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,267 miles

Near side front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Nearside headlight contained water left switched on to dry out

Fail 22 Feb 2013 35,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Near side front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Nearside headlight contained water left switched on to dry out

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,154 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 AXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

EK08 AXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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