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EA08 YHU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,724 mi
Last recorded67,724 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,134 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 61,134 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corrosion within 30cm of a subframe mount (outer sill / wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corrosion within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,707 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 60,707 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 58,791 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 57,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,221 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 48,994 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 48,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,813 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 37,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,376 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 YHU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

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

Is EA08 YHU safe to buy?

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