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EF08 HYH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,092 mi
Last recorded32,092 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 32,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 30,128 miles

Offside Rear end of sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 27,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 27,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,665 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,122 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 25,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,026 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,832 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,337 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,105 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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EF08 HYH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EF08 HYH, 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 EF08 HYH registered?

EF08 HYH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is EF08 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 HYH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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