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EF08 YTR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,015 mi
Last recorded65,015 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YTR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 65,015 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 63,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,832 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,412 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 49,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,458 miles

nails in nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre

nearside and offside front tyres perished

nearside and offside rear tyres perished 165/60/14

Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,458 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nails in nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre

nearside and offside front tyres perished

nearside and offside rear tyres perished 165/60/14

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,993 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 30,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,322 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YTR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

EF08 YTR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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