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AF08 YYW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,011 mi
Last recorded30,011 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 30,011 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability REAR (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SObadly corroed fron t an rearalso strucher front andd rear so badly corroed

Pass 25 Feb 2025 29,083 miles

JUSTCORROSION ON BOADER LINE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SUSPECT ON OUTER SKIN RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/F N/S INNERS OUTER SILL JST ON WEAK POINT SOME PLACEJUST WEAKS ALSO INNER FLOORE LOAD BEARING POINTBOADERLINE STRUCHER WEAKFRONT ANDREAR

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE PROTEV RUBER RUBBING TOWHEEL

Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 28,164 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 27,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ganraly front and rear strucher rusty corred

Fail 13 Mar 2023 27,268 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting also n/sstrucher floore corroed also at rear o/f n/s load bearing strucher corroed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened inner wing strucher load point crrroed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Exhaust system insecure braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ganraly front and rear strucher rusty corred

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,459 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 26,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,607 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front so close to front wheel

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/f front main chassis strucher rusty corrosion just on boader line also o/f front inner strucher (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 25,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front so close to front wheel

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/f front main chassis strucher rusty corrosion just on boader line also o/f front inner strucher (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 24,951 miles

Front both sides inner wings slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,572 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 23,572 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

central ex braket badly rusty corron

Pass 3 Mar 2018 22,258 miles

at front slight lowon foot brake

Pass 25 Feb 2017 20,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 20,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,541 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 15,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/schild seatbelt not checed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,270 miles

atrear not cheked seat belt chaild seat fitted slight play at rear suspeson arm ns

Pass 10 Mar 2012 10,983 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 10,983 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front head lamp slight out on beam (adjuster missing)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

at rear chaild seat fitted not checked belt n/s front just fraction onhot spot low head lamp

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 YYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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