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EK08 UPL

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,793 mi
Last recorded91,793 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 91,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,350 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer sill showing corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support detached from silencer.Manicat heat shield insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 89,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer sill showing corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support detached from silencer.Manicat heat shield insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,762 miles

Air box insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [cleaned] (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,492 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,092 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 76,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,124 miles

Offside Front headlamp patter becoming weak

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,143 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,890 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges bald

Offside front tyre inner edge bald

Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,890 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges bald

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

Offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,025 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

offside and nearside rear tyres heavily perished and splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

offside and nearside rear tyres heavily perished and splitting

Fail 1 Aug 2014 46,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,153 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 22,153 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,699 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 UPL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc 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 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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