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EK08 BTX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,680 mi
Last recorded90,680 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 90,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Filler cap area excessively corroded not withing 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Entire outer sill heavily corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills becoming corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,809 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills becoming corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,413 miles

Drivers seat cannot be tilted forward or backwards - Strong advise

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs badly lipped and corroded on inner face - Very strong advise (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit 165/60R14 & advise wheel alignment checked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,114 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit 165/60R14 & advise wheel alignment checked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,608 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 42,162 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

objects obstructing drivers view of the road removed to passenger seat

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,162 miles

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

objects obstructing drivers view of the road removed to passenger seat

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,227 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 BTX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

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

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