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OE08 EKZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,145 mi
Last recorded50,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 EKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2024 50,145 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2023 47,828 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2023 47,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 46,373 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 46,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 39,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 37,157 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 37,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 33,447 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 31,582 miles

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor,condensation in lamp

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 May 2017 30,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,005 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,763 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2013 18,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 11,622 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 4,322 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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OE08 EKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OE08 EKZ, 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 OE08 EKZ registered?

OE08 EKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is OE08 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 EKZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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