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EO08 YGG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 71,244 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Engine coolant level is low

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,498 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim dented

Fail 14 Feb 2018 65,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim dented

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

both wipers split

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,340 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly chafed servo vacuum (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,177 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust hangers corroded

rear tyres cracking & perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust hangers corroded

rear tyres cracking & perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 56,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,645 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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EO08 YGG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 EO08 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

EO08 YGG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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