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OE08 EMJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and sill end corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,174 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,858 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,261 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 43,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,142 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EMJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE08 EMJ, 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

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What year was OE08 EMJ registered?

OE08 EMJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is OE08 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 EMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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