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EK08 OGT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,076 mi
Last recorded47,076 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn

water leve was low in coolant header tank housing nearside of engine signs of leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,146 miles

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

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

condensation inside offside front headlight lense

rear axel bushs worn

water housing nearside of engine crusty

Fail 27 Oct 2020 45,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

condensation inside offside front headlight lense

rear axel bushs worn

water housing nearside of engine crusty

Pass 8 May 2019 39,413 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 165/60/14

nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn

Fail 8 May 2019 39,409 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 165/60/14

nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn

Pass 9 May 2018 34,320 miles

nearside and offside front wipers poor

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish 165/60/14

Fail 9 May 2018 34,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken 1x yellow and 1x green dots (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front wipers poor

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish 165/60/14

Pass 22 May 2017 29,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn

Fail 22 May 2017 29,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn

Pass 11 May 2016 24,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 6 May 2015 19,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Fail 6 May 2015 19,675 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2014 15,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 May 2013 10,585 miles

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Fail 20 May 2013 10,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2012 8,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 6,532 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 OGT 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 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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

EK08 OGT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is EK08 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 OGT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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