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EA08 SYS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,956 mi
Last recorded59,956 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 SYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,956 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,033 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,893 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,391 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 45,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 43,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,897 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,998 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 SYS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

EA08 SYS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EA08 SYS safe to buy?

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