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AF08 YYH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 71,780 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2021 71,780 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,773 miles

Brake servo bracket corroded

Corrosion around fuel filler area

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 70,773 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated Dash not back lit (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo bracket corroded

Corrosion around fuel filler area

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,551 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler cap area

Front Power steering pipes corroded

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both trailing arm bushes have slight play (rear axle bushes)

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,162 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 64,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,505 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,260 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,031 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,360 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 YYH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

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

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