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EO08 HEV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,612 mi
Last recorded54,612 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 HEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 54,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 51,298 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 49,174 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))

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

Fuel tank corroded.

General under body corrosion, along both sill & chassis legs.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,874 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 45,670 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking Power steering flued leak from steering gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 44,644 miles

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

rear suspention and brake parts rusty / coroded slight rust corosion near axle mounts

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,304 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion beginning near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion beginning near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 41,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 39,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,886 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,139 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 26,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,144 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,614 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 HEV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

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

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