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EA08 PYU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,611 mi
Last recorded69,611 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 69,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 69,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,762 miles

Rear Exhaust mounts are corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2024 67,762 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounts are corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,011 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,011 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,680 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 63,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,615 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 62,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,787 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 59,035 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 59,035 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 53,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2017 47,114 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 47,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,913 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 35,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 34,367 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)

coolant low

Fail 6 May 2014 34,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coolant low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,136 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 17,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PYU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA08 PYU, 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 EA08 PYU registered?

EA08 PYU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is EA08 PYU safe to buy?

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