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EO08 VTC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,411 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

much of under side has surface corrosion or has been patch repaired

Fail 17 Mar 2023 65,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

much of under side has surface corrosion or has been patch repaired

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,698 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

most of under side has surface corrosion or had been patch repaired

Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,697 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,869 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 58,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,054 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,907 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 42,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 37,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,270 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 34,270 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 29,942 miles

Both Rear tyres Starting To Crack On Sidewalls

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade Split But Clears Screen

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 29,942 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Rear tyres Starting To Crack On Sidewalls

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade Split But Clears Screen

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,388 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,388 miles

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

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 VTC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VTC, 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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EO08 VTC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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