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EN08 BYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,389 mi
Last recorded67,389 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 67,389 miles

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Fail 23 Apr 2026 67,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor front seat rear mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2025 66,976 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,775 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 66,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,408 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,019 miles

Coolant leak looks like slight leak from thermostat housing. ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/ splitting around inner & outer edges, tread to sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,193 miles

Rear cracks in rear tyre treads

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 4 May 2017 49,165 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,832 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,119 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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EN08 BYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EN08 BYZ, 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 EN08 BYZ registered?

EN08 BYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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