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EO08 VGN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,054 mi
Last recorded97,054 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 97,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,347 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,177 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,322 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill excessively corroded near seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Plastic wheel arch/plastic body panel insecure

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch/chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Plastic inner wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill corroded near seat mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Plastic wheel arch/plastic body panel insecure

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,786 miles

Inner sills corroded near rear axle mounts

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,786 miles

Inner sills corroded near rear axle mounts

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,175 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 45,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,006 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,266 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 VGN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

EO08 VGN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is EO08 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 VGN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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