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EJ08 ZCY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,059 mi
Last recorded44,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 44,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 39,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,872 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 36,872 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,051 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 34,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 31,899 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 31,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 30,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,582 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 3,812 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 ZCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

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

Is EJ08 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 ZCY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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