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EK08 SWU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,217 mi
Last recorded65,217 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 65,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked inner sill, and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor area near seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 63,726 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

Fail 12 Nov 2019 63,709 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,071 miles

underbody has areas of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion General underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,986 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern

Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,986 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,598 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,873 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 SWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWU, 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

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What year was EK08 SWU registered?

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

Is EK08 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 SWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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