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OY08 EAW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,587 mi
Last recorded24,587 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EAW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,587 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,497 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen

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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OY08 EAW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY08 EAW, 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 OY08 EAW registered?

OY08 EAW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is OY08 EAW safe to buy?

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