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EK08 CLN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 CLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 66,800 miles

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

nearside rear wing outer corroded

tow bar fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 66,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear wing outer corroded

tow bar fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,384 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,142 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,327 miles

Front brake discs outer surfaces corroded

Offside front suspension wishbone back-bush starting to seperate

Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,323 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs outer surfaces corroded

Hazzard tell-tale light may have intermittant fault

Offside front suspension wishbone back-bush starting to seperate

Slight binding- nearside front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,820 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 CLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

EK08 CLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 CLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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