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EK08 ZKL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,209 mi
Last recorded55,209 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 55,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 55,209 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills holed and corrded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,445 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Mar 2012 22,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,250 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 ZKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK08 ZKL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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