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EK08 BFY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,626 mi
Last recorded19,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 BFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 19,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 14,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 11,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 8,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,001 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Rear tyres 15 YEARS OLD

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

minor damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2022 7,957 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear tyres starting to crack around outer edges

Fail 28 Apr 2022 7,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

front tyres badly cracking around outer edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear tyres starting to crack around outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2021 7,892 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2020 7,859 miles

front discs have surface corrosion

front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 18 Apr 2019 7,757 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

front hub assemblies corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2018 7,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 7,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 5,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 5,208 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,452 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 3,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 1,856 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 BFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BFY, 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 EK08 BFY registered?

EK08 BFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EK08 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 BFY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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