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EY08 JYK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,272 mi
Last recorded115,272 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,272 miles

Boot floor slightly corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 115,270 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floorpan behind passengers seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan behind drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Boot floor slightly corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,503 miles

Offside Rear Sill repair covered in underseal

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,237 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,216 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan in front of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area around axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,951 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion floor in front of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,681 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,619 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake worning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,016 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 JYK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

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

Is EY08 JYK safe to buy?

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