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EY08 JJX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 JJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,354 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 52,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 50,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 48,306 miles

engine oil leaking but not excessive

Fail 7 Aug 2024 48,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaking but not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,656 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 44,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,077 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,549 miles

Both rear Tyres showing age cracks in sidewall.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,125 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 JJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

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

Is EY08 JJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 JJX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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