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EJ08 MYG

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,256 mi
Last recorded58,256 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,256 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 58,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit strap loose - secured (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,918 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 57,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,620 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front screen outside swept area

Fail 1 Mar 2018 54,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damage to front screen outside swept area

Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,121 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks all around tyre tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks all around tyre tread

Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks all around tyre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,587 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND TREAD

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,773 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 12,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 9,932 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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EJ08 MYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

EJ08 MYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EJ08 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 MYG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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