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EY08 PXV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,801 mi
Last recorded43,801 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 43,801 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Too weak; not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C dye leak and transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides affected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses affected (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels affected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 38,278 miles

Coolant leak staining around thermostat housing ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 34,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 32,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,899 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 28,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 26,460 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 26,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,874 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 10,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 5,688 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 PXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

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

Is EY08 PXV safe to buy?

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