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EN08 GHY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,155 mi
Last recorded49,155 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 GHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 49,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,538 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,523 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 47,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 47,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,207 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels only just met requirement/require attention (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres have low pressure

rear axles bushes are in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 44,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres are showing age related poor condition

nearside headlamp beam quality is poor

Fail 23 Jan 2019 42,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres are showing age related poor condition

nearside headlamp beam quality is poor

Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,539 miles

both rear axle bushes are poor and only just met requirement

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2018 40,539 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both rear axle bushes are poor and only just met requirement

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EN08 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

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

Is EN08 GHY safe to buy?

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