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EA08 YJJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,808 mi
Last recorded29,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 29,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 29,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 28,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,130 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 26,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,681 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,825 miles

coolant staining around thermostat housing

n/s/f lower arm rear bush centre unbonded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush centre unbonded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,269 miles

All tyres have heavy splits/cracks in tread

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,480 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 9,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,330 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 YJJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

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

Is EA08 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 YJJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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