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EY08 HLC

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 HLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,660 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 63,592 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,678 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 51,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,276 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 HLC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY08 HLC, 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 EY08 HLC registered?

EY08 HLC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is EY08 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 HLC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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