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EK08 FJA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,112 mi
Last recorded56,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded front to rear

Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 51,521 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,131 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 30,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,678 miles

movement in both front top mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,826 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 14,826 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,111 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 FJA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

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

Is EK08 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 FJA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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