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EK08 UOR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,190 mi
Last recorded83,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UOR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 83,190 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AXEL BOLTS BOTH O/S & N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSH BOTH O/S & N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,986 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perishing + scuffs sidewalls no cords

Fail 24 Mar 2017 44,813 miles

Headlamp aim not tested nsf headlamp incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perishing + scuffs sidewalls no cords

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,246 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

offside front tyre cracking up

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front and rear (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

offside front tyre cracking up

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,612 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,837 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 UOR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOR, 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 UOR registered?

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

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