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EY08 PZD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 PZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 66,592 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60 R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,829 miles

Both rear tyres have got cracks on the inner shoulder

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,615 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear both tire edges slightly deteriorating, but no ply or cords clearly visible

Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,989 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking At rear of engine bay, from a brake pipe connection (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear both tire edges slightly deteriorating, but no ply or cords clearly visible

Fail 18 Mar 2015 42,560 miles

Both front tyres inner side bold. No ply or cords exposed

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,560 miles

Both front tyres inner side bold. No ply or cords exposed

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,814 miles

Battery tie down is secured with glue

N/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

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

O/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

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

O/S/R Tyre is starting to perish

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,517 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 29,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 21,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 21,520 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,139 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 PZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PZD, 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 PZD registered?

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

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