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EO08 TLK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,703 mi
Last recorded46,703 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 TLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2017 46,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/perished

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,386 miles

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

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 TLK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TLK, 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

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What year was EO08 TLK registered?

EO08 TLK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is EO08 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 TLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO08 TLK have outstanding finance?

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