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EO08 KTF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,747 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 98,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,715 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 92,555 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts main beam on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,523 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,362 miles

various chassis points corroded but not excessive at this stage

Pass 10 May 2016 73,796 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 73,796 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 64,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,501 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 KTF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

EO08 KTF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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