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EY08 PWN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

58,741 mi
Last recorded58,741 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,741 miles

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

both sills corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both Seals Corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 56,946 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,623 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounting area / point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 48,252 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount play

Offside Front Suspension top mount play

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,543 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 27,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,597 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,576 miles

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

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 PWN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 PWN, 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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EY08 PWN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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