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EY08 KGX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 KGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner and outer sills corroded both sides

Fail 1 May 2021 70,195 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner and outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 21 May 2020 62,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,566 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 55,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,694 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,516 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Park Brake Efficiency:17%

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 12 Feb 2015 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,327 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,325 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,248 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall

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 KGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

EY08 KGX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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