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EY08 KCA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,848 mi
Last recorded41,848 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 41,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 40,457 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, suspension, body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust back box bracket damage , insecure but unlikely to become detach at the time of the test

Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,272 miles

165/60/14 h

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 38,193 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

165/60/14 h

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,853 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 35,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Both roll bars drop links not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,900 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 33,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 32,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,593 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,820 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,898 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 KCA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

EY08 KCA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 KCA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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