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EO08 YNC

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 83,495 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 75,162 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 55,401 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 55,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 43,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,636 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,605 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 11,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,767 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 YNC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 YNC registered?

EO08 YNC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EO08 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 YNC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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