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OY08 EEG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,463 mi
Last recorded61,463 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 61,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer body sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,223 miles

Both sides of the vehicle have had plates welded to the sills.

Under body and chassis has areas of corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,016 miles

areas of floor & chassis rusty but not yet holed

both rear brake flexi hoses - furrels starting to corrode

large section of n/s outer sil has previously had a welded repair

Fail 2 Mar 2023 55,941 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner wheel arch holed & corroded close to rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s rear inner sils holed & corroded very close to rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f outer sil & n/s/f outer sil holed & corroded within prescibed mounting area of front sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of floor & chassis rusty but not yet holed

both rear brake flexi hoses - furrels starting to corrode

large section of n/s outer sil has previously had a welded repair

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,581 miles

Front and rear bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill and Nearside front Offside front inner and outer chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 52,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer body sill holed in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and rear bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill and Nearside front Offside front inner and outer chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,572 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,281 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,948 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 46,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,937 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edget

offside and nearside rear inner sill got surface corrision

offside rear tyre tread low and tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,785 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2014 31,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EEG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEG, 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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OY08 EEG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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