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EK08 OJF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,186 mi
Last recorded85,186 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 85,186 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 78,354 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 78,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 70,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 70,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,163 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 63,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 50,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 42,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 35,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 26,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,047 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 OJF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJF, 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

How do I check the history of EK08 OJF?

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What year was EK08 OJF registered?

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

Is EK08 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 OJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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