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EJ08 TYU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,440 mi
Last recorded34,440 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 TYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 34,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,271 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 24,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre shows outer edge wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at both rear inner sills;n/s front floor pan and o/s/f chassis [in wheel arch]

Pass 16 May 2018 21,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows outer edge wear

Pass 10 May 2017 18,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 18,832 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 16,714 miles

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

near side rear tyre is starting to perish and shows splits at the tread.

Pass 20 May 2015 14,659 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 12,326 miles

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

near side front tyre is perished/cracked, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows damage at the outer side wall.

off side front tyre is perished/cracked,shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 7 May 2013 10,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 8,288 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 6,479 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 TYU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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