MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Corrosion to offside sill
Crack to windscreen outside swept area
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside front (8.1.2a)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside front (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside front cracked under wiper blade (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested due to no oil showing on dipstick (7.3.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside front (8.1.2a)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside front (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside front cracked under wiper blade (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
eml is on
front wipers deteriorating
n/s/f fog light broken
EML lamp on indicating a fault inspection advised
front tyres have inner edge wear alignment check advised
nearside mirror glass cracked
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK08 XBD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?
EK08 XBD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2008.
Is EK08 XBD safe to buy?
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