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EA08 YHY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 46,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,431 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2018 44,431 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,965 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 42,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,726 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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 YHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

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

Is EA08 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 YHY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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