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EJ08 GZY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,926 mi
Last recorded64,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 GZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,926 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine overheating/losing coolant during test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

engine oil likin

fuel tank very corodet

gear box oil likin / driveshaft seals likin/

Fail 18 Jul 2016 58,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lips and very corodet (3.5.1i)

engine oil likin

fuel tank very corodet

gear box oil likin / driveshaft seals likin/

Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,523 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 41,276 miles

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

oil leak / nsf tyre worn on edges and wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,276 miles

oil leak / nsf tyre worn on edges and wearing low

Pass 2 May 2013 33,446 miles

Damage to o/s/r panel

O/s/f and n/s/r road wheels slightly distorted

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 33,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front road wheels slightly distorted

Damage to o/s/r panel

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 15,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EJ08 GZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ08 GZY, 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 EJ08 GZY registered?

EJ08 GZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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