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EK08 TOV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,158 mi
Last recorded71,158 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 TOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,033 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,854 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 68,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 67,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,343 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 66,343 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,556 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres excessively cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,444 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,444 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,541 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 47,537 miles

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

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TOV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

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