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EK08 XDD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XDD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 83,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,282 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 81,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 81,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,158 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,198 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,702 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 78,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,746 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,746 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,086 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 34,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,103 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 XDD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

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

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