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EK08 HGU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 57,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split x2 ( normal style) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill, chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill, chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre's outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge worn

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 54,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 41,049 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,925 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 34,925 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,639 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,362 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,656 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 HGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

EK08 HGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is EK08 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 HGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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