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EK08 UKT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 37,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 37,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front tyrtes starting to wear on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 36,088 miles

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

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

Both inner and outer Sills corroding on both sides of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,203 miles

Both inner wing corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play in rubber mount

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate damaged cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2022 35,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Both inner wing corroded

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play in rubber mount

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate damaged cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,340 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,400 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,245 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 UKT 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 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

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

Is EK08 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 UKT 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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