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EO08 YCF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,224 mi
Last recorded39,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,971 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 37,691 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,289 miles

2x rear inner door sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

n/s/f top mount play

o/s/r brake noise

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,108 miles

wiper blades

front brake discs

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,794 miles

Corrosion on both rear sills

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,280 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sills (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 32,635 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,360 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 30,358 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,794 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 23,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,737 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,737 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 YCF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 EO08 YCF, 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 EO08 YCF registered?

EO08 YCF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EO08 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 YCF 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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