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EJ08 YFS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 92,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Arch trim insecure offside front

Emissions not tested due to potential damage to equipment

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,494 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,230 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 59,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 55,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,548 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 47,548 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,924 miles

Front registration plate damaged (BORDERLINE)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 43,924 miles

Front registration plate damaged (BORDERLINE)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 36,221 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 36,210 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,049 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 25,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YFS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

EJ08 YFS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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