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AF08 YRK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,434 mi
Last recorded56,434 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,434 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,269 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 43,738 miles

both rear wheel rims badly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,794 miles

condition of off side front lower arm rear bush

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,170 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 26,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,658 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to crack

O/S/F Wishbone rear bush is starting to de-bond

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 YRK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF08 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

AF08 YRK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AF08 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 YRK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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