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EK08 OTU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,503 mi
Last recorded27,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 27,503 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 22,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 20,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 18,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 15,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 11,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 9,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,845 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,952 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 OTU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 OTU, 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 OTU?

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What year was EK08 OTU registered?

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

Is EK08 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 OTU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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