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EK08 EPO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 82,994 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 82,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure become detatched due to rust on inner sill (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill next to suspesion componant (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,672 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,584 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s subframe mounting points (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 64,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 57,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,767 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,383 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 EPO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

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

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