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EK08 TWY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,990 mi
Last recorded96,990 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 TWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,185 miles

MOT repair work/welding heavily undersealed.

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reversing light not working

Fail 12 Jan 2021 86,162 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner wheel arch by mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel bushes worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear revercing

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,827 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hole in N/S rear panel by fuel filler flap

Pass 3 May 2019 81,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly but no signs of chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

coolant leak at nsf of engine - not excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,254 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 77,294 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered

Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,293 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 50,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,483 miles

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

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

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

front brake rate 25% imbalance

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 45,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake rate 25% imbalance

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,838 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,832 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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