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EK08 JKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of body has been undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of body has been undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,295 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner door sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 82,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,191 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 69,191 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 JKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc 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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

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

Is EK08 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 JKJ 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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