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EK08 HTF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,904 mi
Last recorded69,904 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,904 miles

brake servo hose worn?

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets broken. will require attention

offside front floor area corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,378 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 66,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle inner corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise no tread outer edge,almost worn through (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 strong advise, no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills

front exhaust mounting bracket broken , may require attention

nearside front lower windscreen cracked

offside front floor area corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken, will require attention

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket corroded and weak

nearside front lower windscreen cracked

offside front floor area corroded

offside rear sill corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

strong advise brake servo hose split,unable to see. will require attention

Fail 29 Oct 2021 61,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed and corroded near suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket corroded and weak

nearside front lower windscreen cracked

offside front floor area corroded

offside rear sill corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

strong advise brake servo hose split,unable to see. will require attention

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,039 miles

nearside front lower wind screen cracked

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floor areas

Fail 28 Oct 2020 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front lower wind screen cracked

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floor areas

Pass 8 May 2019 57,825 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 57,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front wish bone, inner rear bushes starting to break away from bondings

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,093 miles

nearside front lower windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,828 miles

nearside lower windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,570 miles

offside front wishbone inner rear bush starting to break away from bondings

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play nearside front top suspension mounting

nearside front inner wheel rim damage/dented

slight bind offside front brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,138 miles

Play nearside front top suspension mounting

nearside front inner wheel rim damage/dented

slight bind offside front brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,406 miles

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall also wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,042 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 HTF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

EK08 HTF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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