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EY08 JXP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,748 mi
Last recorded37,748 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 JXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 37,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,409 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 33,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,637 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,197 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,243 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm centre of tread

Clutch pipe leaking very slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,917 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 JXP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

EY08 JXP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is EY08 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 JXP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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