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EK08 UJL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,038 mi
Last recorded52,038 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,597 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 49,560 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 48,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,408 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2012 13,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,057 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 UJL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

EK08 UJL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EK08 UJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 UJL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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