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EO08 HDV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,630 mi
Last recorded65,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,630 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 65,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 61,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 47,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 46,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,556 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 3 Mar 2017 40,953 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,426 miles

Both front brake disc's are slightly lipped

Both rear top mounts have slight play

Nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted - Retainers not checked

offside front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre badly cracked, split and perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,301 miles

n/s/f tyrte wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,445 miles

Engine coolant level low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,149 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

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 HDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

EO08 HDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EO08 HDV safe to buy?

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