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EY08 UHJ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,849 mi
Last recorded49,849 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,280 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,489 miles

O/S INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,122 miles

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

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 15 Feb 2021 44,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 12 Feb 2020 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front floors starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,360 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,862 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 33,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,165 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 30,165 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short alternator (1.9.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,963 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,360 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 UHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHJ, 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

How do I check the history of EY08 UHJ?

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What year was EY08 UHJ registered?

EY08 UHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is EY08 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 UHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 UHJ have outstanding finance?

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