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EK08 JBE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,218 mi
Last recorded47,218 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 43,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,754 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 19,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 13,382 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,793 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 JBE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

EK08 JBE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is EK08 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 JBE shows 12 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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