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EO08 VRE

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,548 mi
Last recorded58,548 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,456 miles

Offside Rear cracking side wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 41,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,391 miles

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

both front brake discs,inner surfaces are worn thin and lipped.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,922 miles

front brake discs,worn and lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,260 miles

front brake discs,slightly worn and lipped.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,174 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 VRE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRE, 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

How do I check the history of EO08 VRE?

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What year was EO08 VRE registered?

EO08 VRE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EO08 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 VRE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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