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EO08 HWL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,099 mi
Last recorded88,099 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 HWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,099 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/ f (2.4.G.2)

rust on all sills and n/s/f and o/s/f floor and chassis

Fail 14 Mar 2017 80,429 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner and outer (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/ f (2.4.G.2)

rust on all sills and n/s/f and o/s/f floor and chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,640 miles

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

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

rust on all sills and o/s/f chassis

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,933 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)

rust on all sills and chassis front and rear

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,436 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,517 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,402 miles

front tyres getting low edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,436 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 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWL, 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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EO08 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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