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EK08 OEX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,999 mi
Last recorded41,999 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged veiw ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower body panel damaged(no sharp edges)

underside heavly undersilled

Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,157 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 40,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 38,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,105 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 32,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,154 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 28,154 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 23,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 13,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 8,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 3,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 2,435 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 OEX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

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

Is EK08 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 OEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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