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EA08 PTY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 70,100 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 70,096 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to rear corrdoed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,441 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 66,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 62,674 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 62,674 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 58,884 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2021 50,835 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 50,834 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,189 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 47,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,305 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch line weeping from master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,892 miles

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

removed item from drivers view

wipers smear

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,073 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,442 miles

nearside front tyre has wall damage

rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,761 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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EA08 PTY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EA08 PTY, 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 EA08 PTY registered?

EA08 PTY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is EA08 PTY safe to buy?

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