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EF08 SYV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,747 mi
Last recorded52,747 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 SYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 52,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,620 miles

General corrosion nearside inner wheel arch.

General corrosion nearside rear outer sill panel.

General corrosion offside front floor pan.

General corrosion offside inner wheel arch.

General corrosion offside rear outer sill panel.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,499 miles

oil weep

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,798 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,834 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front tyre slightly worn on inner edges

coolant level low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,437 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 37,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,165 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)

advise both rear tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 11,482 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 SYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

EF08 SYV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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