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EA08 YJP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,638 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone A (drivers side) (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone A (drivers side) (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,677 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 61,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 59,311 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 59,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,124 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,850 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 44,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 41,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 41,148 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 YJP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

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

Is EA08 YJP safe to buy?

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