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EK08 VNH

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VNH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 69,567 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JUST UNDER THE SHOCK ABSORBERS (BOTH SIDE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 69,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 56,483 miles

Atten to n/s no plate lamp

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 47,551 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 47,551 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 44,638 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 44,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre out of shape and wall is deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2018 42,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 42,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 39,214 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,484 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 29,038 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hi level brake light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,038 miles

hi level brake light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,871 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a split in the inner side wall

Fail 19 Apr 2013 19,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2012 8,823 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil on steering rack around pinion seal

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 VNH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

EK08 VNH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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