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EK08 FUY

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,916 mi
Last recorded69,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Fail 19 Jan 2018 69,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,220 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,360 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,548 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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EK08 FUY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK08 FUY, 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 EK08 FUY registered?

EK08 FUY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 FUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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