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EA08 YHV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,220 mi
Last recorded71,220 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 71,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,491 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 64,491 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,538 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 59,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,101 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,101 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,764 miles

Rear tyres suffering age cracks

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,212 miles

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

Rear tyres suffering age cracks

Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,396 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,610 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,224 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 21,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 16,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 16,759 miles

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.

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 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.

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