MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,076 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 165/60/14
nearside and offside rear axel bushs worn
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
nearside and offside front wipers poor
nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish 165/60/14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
nearside and offside front wipers poor
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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?
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