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EK08 FHB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,759 mi
Last recorded112,759 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,759 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm in the inner tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the inner tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor panels and n/s rear wing panel around filler neck has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 112,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm in the inner tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 x 207 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the inner tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor panels and n/s rear wing panel around filler neck has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,518 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,504 miles

Oil leak ()

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,488 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,827 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,863 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

Fail 12 Mar 2011 35,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

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 FHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHB, 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 FHB registered?

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

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