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EK08 HMD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,742 mi
Last recorded51,742 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 47,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 35,620 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,060 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,402 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner tread

nearside front inner arch slightly corroded by brake pipe mounting

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

offside front inner arch slightly corroded by brake pipe mounting

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,974 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2013 11,974 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightlt corroded on inside surface

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 7,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,566 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 HMD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

EK08 HMD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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