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EO08 YCC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YCC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,361 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 113,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear and off side front (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight oil leak

slight under body corrosion

wiper blades require att

Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear and off side front (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight oil leak

slight under body corrosion

wiper blades require att

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre getting low

Fail 21 Apr 2015 93,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

oil level on minimum

Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

deep cut nearside rear tyre side wall

front brake discs wearing

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

rear registration plate cracked

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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EO08 YCC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EO08 YCC, 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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EO08 YCC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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