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EY08 PNJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 PNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,070 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Plastic arches not fully secured

Slight play in both rear top strut mounts

Fail 15 Nov 2016 41,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65R13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking O/S rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant level below minimum

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65R13 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Plastic arches not fully secured

Play in N/S track rod

Slight play in both rear top strut mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2015 35,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,584 miles

noted knock from rack

Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,974 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,217 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 77,372 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

slight leak on o/s & n/s steering rack gaiters

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 PNJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

EY08 PNJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is EY08 PNJ safe to buy?

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