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EY08 PWK

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,301 mi
Last recorded66,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 PWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 55,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,433 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 PWK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

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

Is EY08 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 PWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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