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EK08 OCJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,007 mi
Last recorded92,007 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,007 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,438 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe cat. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe cat. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight has condensation inside unit. (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight has condensation inside unit. (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shields damaged/loose/noisy.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight has condensation inside. (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 59,229 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight has condensation inside. (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,391 miles

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

both rear tyres,walls are cracking.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,391 miles

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

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

both rear tyres,walls are cracking.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,330 miles

very slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,959 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have slight tears

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,191 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OCJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

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

Is EK08 OCJ safe to buy?

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