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EK08 LFS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 LFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 87,123 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor & outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (oil filter??) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,341 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Front inner sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 78,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Front inner sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,402 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting prescribed area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,402 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting prescribed area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,024 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,155 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 LFS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

EK08 LFS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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