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EK08 OEL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,110 mi
Last recorded23,110 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 23,110 miles

offside and nearside inner sills covered in fresh underseal

Fail 3 Jun 2025 23,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside inner sills covered in fresh underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2024 22,890 miles

Nearside Inner sill panel corroded

Offside Inner sill panel corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 22,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 22,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 22,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 22,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 22,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 21,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,078 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,770 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 OEL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

Is EK08 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 OEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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