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EJ08 YDT

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,450 mi
Last recorded35,450 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 35,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to body underside

Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,294 miles

Age related corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including, braking, steering and suspension components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,764 miles

Underside of the vehicle, suspension, steering and braking components corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 33,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded through (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front bushes deteriorated and have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle, suspension, steering and braking components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,356 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in place

Fail 17 Mar 2017 31,356 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in place

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,432 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,487 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 YDT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

EJ08 YDT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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