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EO08 VGP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,359 mi
Last recorded82,359 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,359 miles

Damage and corrosion to nearside rear quarter panel

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Corrosion to outer sill panel

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 74,100 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 66,577 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes rusty

under side of vehicle rusty n/s/r wing rusty and holed by fuel filler neck

Fail 29 Dec 2015 66,576 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

power steering pipes rusty

under side of vehicle rusty n/s/r wing rusty and holed by fuel filler neck

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,547 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,122 miles

Long foot brake travel

Clutch hyd feed pipe weeping

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 VGP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

EO08 VGP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is EO08 VGP safe to buy?

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