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EK08 UPW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,053 mi
Last recorded108,053 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 108,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s off/s rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,891 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 100,891 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,007 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner and outer beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion patches to n/s and o/s outer sills

exhaust joints and mounting brackets heavily corroded

n/s/f inner wishbone bush slightly raised

oil leaks - gearbox area and rear of engine

power steering rack damp

Fail 13 Feb 2019 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner and outer beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion patches to n/s and o/s outer sills

exhaust joints and mounting brackets heavily corroded

n/s/f inner wishbone bush slightly raised

oil leaks - gearbox area and rear of engine

power steering rack damp

Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,570 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,171 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn/wearing on inner tread- tracking?

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,264 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,992 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,992 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

check tyre pressure

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,789 miles

fuel filter rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,789 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 45,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,947 miles

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,730 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 25,730 miles

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

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

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 UPW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

EK08 UPW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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