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EK08 JDU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,429 mi
Last recorded71,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 JDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,429 miles

Both rear inner sill areas are slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill area is slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 65,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill area is slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and worn on both inner and outer edges - Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sill area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,483 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 28,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,692 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 19,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,678 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 JDU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

EK08 JDU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is EK08 JDU safe to buy?

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