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EO08 TOV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,697 mi
Last recorded54,697 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 TOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 54,697 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sills and floor front and rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated outer sills on o/s front and rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel likely to become detached cradle insecure (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,284 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,026 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,475 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,475 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 21,146 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 19,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,575 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 TOV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

EO08 TOV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EO08 TOV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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