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EY08 PXU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,574 mi
Last recorded47,574 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 47,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis rails

corrosion to nearside front and offside front floor pans

corrosion to nearside front and offside front inner wings behind shock absorbers

Pass 26 Nov 2024 47,376 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 47,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken COIL IS RESTING ON TYRE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKEN

Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,183 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,008 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel binding not excessive

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 46,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel binding not excessive

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 43,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack.

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and crack.

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

clutch pipe leaking.

slight corrosion on both inner seals.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,581 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perrish.

fluid leak from around brake fluid reservoir.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,838 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 36,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2012 30,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,597 miles

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

advise off side front tyre pressure

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 PXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

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

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