MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear tyres cracked
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear axle bushes have minor free play
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear axle bushes have minor free play
n/s/f inner driveshaft gator leaking grease
damage to o/s/r wheel
exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EY08 JWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?
EY08 JWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is EY08 JWL safe to buy?
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