MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
floor pan corroded
o/s/r outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
floor pan corroded
o/s/r outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
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 KAU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?
EY08 KAU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is EY08 KAU safe to buy?
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