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EK08 OGA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,830 mi
Last recorded52,830 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 52,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,970 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 26,970 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,724 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 OGA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

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

Is EK08 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 OGA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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