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AF08 RYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,649 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at axel mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at axel mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inside edge 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced has some condensation on lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens has condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens has condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,333 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush bonding starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside hand brake 33% imbalance n/s low see brake test print out

Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted both headlight to new spec (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush bonding starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside hand brake 33% imbalance n/s low see brake test print out

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,270 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,129 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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AF08 RYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AF08 RYZ, 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 AF08 RYZ registered?

AF08 RYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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