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EY08 PXM

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 77,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 73,612 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,970 miles

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,902 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn off on innter edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 53,902 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,709 miles

adv noise from drive shaft on lock

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,778 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 30,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,896 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 19,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,184 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 PXM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

EY08 PXM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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