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OY08 EHK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,102 mi
Last recorded39,102 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,102 miles

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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,596 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

maintain check on front brake hose clearance to wheels

signs of corrosion at front of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2023 29,596 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

maintain check on front brake hose clearance to wheels

signs of corrosion at front of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,265 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 29,228 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 28,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 28,939 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 28,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing, not showing cords

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,777 miles

Front brake disc friction surfaces corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perishing but cannot see cords

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,375 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

age cracking on both rear tyres -- no cords showing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

age cracking on both rear tyres -- no cords showing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,531 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 EHK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHK, 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 EHK registered?

OY08 EHK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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