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EK08 JXL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,466 mi
Last recorded109,466 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 JXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,466 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 109,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,767 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR TYRES INER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR TYRES INER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,348 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS TO BE TESTED (8.2.3)

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,313 miles

TRACKING REQUIRED

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TRACKING REQUIRED

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 100,821 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 100,821 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

exhaust front flexible section in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front flexible section in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 82,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyres starting too perish

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 JXL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

EK08 JXL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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