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EO08 TRX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,025 mi
Last recorded41,025 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 TRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,025 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone rear bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sill to floor, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,258 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated servo hose, (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre is lightly perished,

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, (2.4.A.3)

both sides front suspension rear wishbone bushes, rubber just starting to come un bonded.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,453 miles

Nearside Front punture

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,453 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front punture

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,415 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 26,415 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,789 miles

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

slight cracking both rear tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2014 20,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,185 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 16,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,778 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 TRX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

EO08 TRX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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