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FD08 EEW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,991 mi
Last recorded62,991 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly.n/s front strut top mounting has slight play.

reverse light not working.o/s and n/s inner,floor and exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 7 May 2019 57,977 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 57,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 53,425 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 44,984 miles

both outer sills corroded

front bumper damaged

n/s/f headlamp condensated

oil resisdue on engine

Pass 24 May 2016 33,946 miles

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 10 May 2015 25,194 miles

exaurst corroded

oil resadue on gearbox

Fail 10 May 2015 25,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exaurst corroded

oil resadue on gearbox

Pass 17 May 2014 21,758 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r tyre slight perrishing

o/s/r tread depth low wearing on outer edge

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 25 May 2013 18,349 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre perrished

oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2012 14,749 miles

alloys scuffed

corrosion on steering and suspension components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate borderline pass

slight oil leak on gearbox around selector shaft

Pass 16 May 2011 11,114 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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FD08 EEW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD08 EEW, 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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FD08 EEW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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