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EK08 ZJV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,537 mi
Last recorded84,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on pass limit advise to change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise both front floor pans corroding by mounts

advise both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,280 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,501 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2017 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,702 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,648 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,715 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 ZJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK08 ZJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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