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EO08 ABK

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 ABK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,242 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 51,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,423 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,423 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 54,530 miles

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 24 May 2013 35,233 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,217 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,265 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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EO08 ABK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EO08 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 ABK registered?

EO08 ABK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is EO08 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 ABK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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