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AC08 YVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,056 mi
Last recorded37,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,056 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded inner face

corrosion around both inner rear sills

rear number plate faded

Pass 23 May 2018 36,400 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear registration plate faded

Fail 22 May 2018 36,400 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear registration plate faded

Pass 30 May 2017 35,792 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 35,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system is corroded

n/s/f tyre on 4mm wearing on edges

rear tyres on 4mm and small cracking

Pass 19 May 2014 33,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,613 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 20,148 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 20,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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AC08 YVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 YVJ, 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 AC08 YVJ registered?

AC08 YVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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