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EK08 HGP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,927 mi
Last recorded34,927 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,561 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 29,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,399 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2014 27,393 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,326 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 24,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 21,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HGP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

EK08 HGP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is EK08 HGP safe to buy?

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