MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
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)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EO08 VTC registered?
EO08 VTC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.
Is EO08 VTC safe to buy?
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