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EO08 OUB

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,470 mi
Last recorded18,470 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 OUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 18,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 14,820 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 14,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 14,568 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 14,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 13,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 12,809 miles

Driver's door handle damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 12,568 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 11,758 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 11,758 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 11,033 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 11,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 8,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 5,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 3,175 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 3,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 1,728 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 OUB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO08 OUB?

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What year was EO08 OUB registered?

EO08 OUB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is EO08 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 OUB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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