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AP08 YFT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,531 mi
Last recorded82,531 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 YFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 82,531 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 82,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 72,566 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 62,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 62,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 54,303 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 54,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,292 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 49,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,699 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 48,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,666 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,860 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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AP08 YFT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP08 YFT, 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 AP08 YFT registered?

AP08 YFT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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