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EY08 JWZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 JWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,757 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,757 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,417 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to crack 165/60/14

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to crack 165/60/14

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 62,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,641 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,708 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,226 miles

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

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 JWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

EY08 JWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 JWZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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