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EK08 XAU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,658 mi
Last recorded73,658 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,658 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 73,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,118 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 73,118 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to fuel filler neck pipe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,690 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2018 61,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 65 13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,451 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,556 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 44,556 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,358 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 XAU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

EK08 XAU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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