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EY08 JCU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,819 mi
Last recorded68,819 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 JCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,819 miles

Offside Front top suspension mounting slight movement

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,525 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 58,525 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,977 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 49,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,465 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,391 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,391 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in both rear top shock mounts

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 JCU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

EY08 JCU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 JCU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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