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EY08 BBE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 BBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,768 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber incorrect type and has no support bracket for flexible brake hose

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure and catching on suspension strut

Fail 18 Mar 2017 64,584 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber incorrect type and has no support bracket for flexible brake hose

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure and catching on suspension strut

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,917 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 47,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 47,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,660 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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EY08 BBE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EY08 BBE, 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 EY08 BBE registered?

EY08 BBE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EY08 BBE safe to buy?

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