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EO08 POJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underwing rear section corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front underwing areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underfloor reas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 40,430 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower corner section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underwing rear section corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front underwing areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underfloor reas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 39,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 32,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 32,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 29,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 29,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 28,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 23,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2014 23,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2013 19,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,223 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 11,177 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 POJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

EO08 POJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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