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FV08 EYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,309 mi
Last recorded32,309 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 32,309 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 32,309 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,118 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,137 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 28,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 25,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 25,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 24,996 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 24,993 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,295 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 23,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,638 miles

rear tyres have surface cracks to outer edges

Fail 26 Apr 2018 22,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have surface cracks to outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,999 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,453 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 14,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,090 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,611 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV08 EYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV08 EYZ, 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 FV08 EYZ registered?

FV08 EYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is FV08 EYZ safe to buy?

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