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EJ08 CYY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,582 mi
Last recorded75,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 CYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 73,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,486 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,559 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 54,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 48,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,315 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 44,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 35,083 miles

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

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 17 May 2012 34,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 28,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front screen swept areas zone "a" show dmage which is not contained within a 10mm diameter circle but does not effect the drivers view through it.

near side front door mirror unit insecure.

near side front wheel rim shows damage.

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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EJ08 CYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ08 CYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 CYY registered?

EJ08 CYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EJ08 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 CYY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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