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EK08 RFF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,067 mi
Last recorded50,067 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 RFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,067 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,050 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly cracked

exhaust coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,833 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 47,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,414 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,856 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,166 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 28,166 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,119 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 RFF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK08 RFF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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