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EO08 GFX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,490 mi
Last recorded66,490 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 GFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 43,472 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 41,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,925 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2011 21,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes binding slightly

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 GFX 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 69.2%.

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 EO08 GFX, 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 EO08 GFX registered?

EO08 GFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EO08 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 GFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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