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EN08 GEJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,332 mi
Last recorded59,332 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 GEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 59,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 55,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 55,601 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 54,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

boot floor is damaged from result of accident

radio is insecure

surface corrosion by os door jam /seat belt mount

surface corrosion in osr wheel arch area

Fail 23 May 2023 54,093 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

boot floor is damaged from result of accident

radio is insecure

surface corrosion by os door jam /seat belt mount

surface corrosion in osr wheel arch area

Pass 19 May 2022 51,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 45,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 34,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 30,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 26,593 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 26,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 26,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2015 23,655 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 23,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 20,603 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 20,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,366 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,719 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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EN08 GEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EN08 GEJ, 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 EN08 GEJ registered?

EN08 GEJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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