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EK08 FDD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,145 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s and o/s/r axle bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2021 72,126 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s and o/s/r axle bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,590 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 70,590 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 63,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,579 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,565 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 57,556 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front inner wheel arch covers fitted n/s/ and o/s

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,544 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 55,481 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front to rear in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,491 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat, unable to fully test adult seatbelt

Front subframe mountings starting to corrode

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside rear corner of boot floor starting to corrod

Fail 20 Feb 2016 50,491 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat, unable to fully test adult seatbelt

Front subframe mountings starting to corrode

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside rear corner of boot floor starting to corrod

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,760 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,919 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,442 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 FDD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

EK08 FDD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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