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EK08 BPO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,533 mi
Last recorded78,533 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 BPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,533 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill repaired by welding

Fail 19 Aug 2020 78,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill repaired by welding

Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 64,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 64,345 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 57,081 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing + spliting

Pass 12 May 2014 57,081 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing + spliting

Fail 18 May 2013 54,820 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 18 May 2013 54,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,979 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 BPO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

EK08 BPO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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