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EO08 OBB

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,197 mi
Last recorded76,197 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 OBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,197 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked Near side to offside (3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch filler neck with in 30cm off rear spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,820 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,110 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 47,622 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,620 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 37,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,571 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)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,541 miles

buckle in o/s/f alloy wheel

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 8 Mar 2013 19,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

buckle in o/s/f alloy wheel

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,994 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 8,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,526 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 OBB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

EO08 OBB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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