MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear PANEL CORRODED
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear PANEL CORRODED
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle including sill panels, sill backing panels, floors and inner arch areas covered in underseal or lightly corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system very rusty
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system very rusty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres suffering age cracks
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres suffering age cracks
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 YHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?
EA08 YHV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is EA08 YHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA08 YHV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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