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EK08 XAN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XAN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,974 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,253 miles

parking brake weak on nearside

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill/inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake weak on nearside wheel.

Various sill/floor areas corroded, not yet considered excessive.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,747 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,998 miles

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

Note: Front exhaust flexy deteriorated.

Note: N/s/r Tyre deteriorated.

Note: O/s/r Tyre deteriorated.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,330 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,720 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,362 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm on edges

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 XAN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

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

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