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AF08 YZA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,869 mi
Last recorded69,869 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,869 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,262 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,886 miles

offside front tyre stepped tread noted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,496 miles

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

Offside front and rear tires treads are cracked

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment suspension upper mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front and rear tires treads are cracked

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,193 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 35,193 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,515 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,656 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge ok at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,042 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 16,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YZA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF08 YZA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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