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EK08 ODV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,875 mi
Last recorded28,875 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,875 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,549 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp unit (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 26,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides )(outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp unit (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 23,619 miles

Offside Rear registration plate lamp unit slightly insecure

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2018 23,619 miles

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp unit slightly insecure

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,697 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,579 miles

child seat fitted rear seat belt not tested

front bumper slight damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers blades worn

items on rear seats, rear seats folded down.

n/s/f tyre perishing side wall 1656513

Fail 21 Feb 2014 14,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers blades worn

items on rear seats, rear seats folded down.

n/s/f tyre perishing side wall 1656513

Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low/handbrake warning symbol staying on dashboard.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 12,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low/handbrake warning symbol staying on dashboard.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 10,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,004 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 ODV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

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

Is EK08 ODV safe to buy?

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