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EK08 LGJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,401 mi
Last recorded60,401 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,401 miles

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

Nearside Lower seal slight corrosion

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

Offside Lower seal slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,199 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 58,199 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,651 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2019 56,622 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,348 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 52,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,714 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,625 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,155 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,812 miles

Front both tyres worn to limit...165/65R13

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

Offside Front lower arm bush deteriorated

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,808 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn to limit...165/65R13

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

Offside Front lower arm bush deteriorated

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,129 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn thin

front tyres are wearing on shoulders

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 25,385 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

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

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