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OY08 EGF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,319 mi
Last recorded47,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 47,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 40,996 miles

Clutch thrust bearing noisey

Fail 18 May 2023 40,996 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Clutch thrust bearing noisey

Pass 24 May 2022 39,117 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, behind arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on underside, rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LBJ (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, behind arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on underside, rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LBJ (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear of arch corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 39,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, behind arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on underside, rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LBJ (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, behind arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on underside, rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LBJ (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear of arch corroded

Pass 29 May 2021 31,252 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 31,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 27,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,697 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 26,695 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 25,102 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 23,611 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 23,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,566 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 20,566 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 18,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,205 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyre cracks on outer side walls

Fail 7 Mar 2012 16,195 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracks in outer side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,677 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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OY08 EGF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY08 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

OY08 EGF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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