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EK08 CDU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,733 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 96,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner arch to sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,451 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,554 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres on limit

both front brake discs scord slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 55,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 38,902 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 CDU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

EK08 CDU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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