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EY08 PWO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,552 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,555 miles

front inner wheel arch panels/near suspension mount area's surface corroded (behind splash covers)

nearside and offside front suspension arm main mounting bushes deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement

Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,570 miles

front inner wheel arch panels surface corroded

offside front suspension arm mounting bush deteriated- not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear inner sills surface corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 57,841 miles

offside front suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

rear inner sills/rear inner arch panels surface corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,442 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,070 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,776 miles

Both Front Brake Hose Close To Wheel But Don't Touch On Lock To Lock

Fail 6 Feb 2016 46,776 miles

Both Front Brake Hose Close To Wheel But Don't Touch On Lock To Lock

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 43,594 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 40,617 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 40,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,044 miles

The near side front tyre tread is cracking on the outer edge.

The off side front tyre tread is cracking on the outer edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 29,044 miles

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

The near side front tyre tread is cracking on the outer edge.

The off side front tyre tread is cracking on the outer edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 20,905 miles

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

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

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 PWO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

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

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