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EY08 PXE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,989 mi
Last recorded41,989 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 PXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 41,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 41,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 37,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,531 miles

Advise front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,332 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 36,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2018 33,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,685 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 26,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,863 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 PXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

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

Is EY08 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 PXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 PXE have outstanding finance?

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