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EK08 JJZ

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,094 mi
Last recorded48,094 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 JJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 48,093 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch lose

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 42,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2024 42,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,341 miles

corrosion to sills/inner sills

rear tyres perished/cracked and bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,553 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,300 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 28,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,434 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 24,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 21,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of vehicle has had major repair

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,013 miles

power steering pipes are corroded

slight leak from gearbox area

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,942 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 18,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,752 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,379 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 JJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green 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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

EK08 JJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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