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EN08 SKO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 SKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 May 2024 80,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 80,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 71,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 71,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 68,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 64,804 miles

under side rusty in places

Fail 4 May 2021 64,802 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under side rusty in places

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,652 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 63,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,146 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 57,617 miles

Brake valve leaking abs module (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected abs module (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked and perished

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,731 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,201 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,805 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limits on both edges at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,476 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 SKO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

EN08 SKO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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