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EK08 CFA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,757 mi
Last recorded116,757 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2018 116,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame area/ inner arch/ chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside both inner and outer sills corroded but no holes

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame area/ inner arch/ chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside both inner and outer sills corroded but no holes

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 109,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,727 miles

exhaust system corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear most bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r wheel flat spot to rim

small chip to windscreen

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,973 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deterioate

both rear tyres close to limit

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,262 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,350 miles

exhaust corroding in places

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

rear top shock mounts have slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,367 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,757 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond (may need replacing soon)

both rear upper top shock mounts have play (may need replacing soon)

exhaust starting to corrode

front discs corroding/slight lip

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

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 CFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

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

Is EK08 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 CFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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