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EO08 OTD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 OTD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2017 118,238 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring along axle (1.9.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both undersills (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

clutch fluid feed pipe damp but not leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2017 115,050 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 114,988 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 111,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,476 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,011 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,423 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 OTD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

EO08 OTD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EO08 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 OTD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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