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EJ08 WYD

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 110,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 84,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 38,588 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wheel arch Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 32,130 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty + slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,514 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PARRISHED

Fail 14 Oct 2020 25,514 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PARRISHED

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 24,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 24,732 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 21,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,226 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 19,225 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,958 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 17,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,977 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2015 16,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,168 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 15,168 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 13,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 10,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 10,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,000 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 WYD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

EJ08 WYD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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