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EY08 JHA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,372 mi
Last recorded66,372 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,372 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 66,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,445 miles

Nearside Rear inner sills

Fail 23 Oct 2024 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear inner sills

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,408 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 57,408 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,104 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 53,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 48,073 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch has rust hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 42,142 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 42,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (Against Power Steering Pipe) (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak (Heater Matrix Hose, Located Behind Engine) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,993 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2 pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 21,285 miles

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear tyres cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2015 21,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 18,716 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,978 miles

Front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,434 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 JHA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

EY08 JHA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is EY08 JHA safe to buy?

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