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AU08 JYO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,545 miles

Excessive Underside Corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Bushes Front & Rear Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 68,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch To Inner Sill At Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis At Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Inner Sill At Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Excessive Underside Corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Bushes Front & Rear Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 62,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting location corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,213 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 47,213 miles

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

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

Offside stop lamp low intensity

Offside washer partially blocked

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 40,575 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,923 miles

condensation in n/s head light

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs rusty and scored

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs rusty and scored

Fail 6 Jul 2011 18,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust front flange rusty

scoring on discs

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,179 miles

scoring on discs

exhaust front flange rusty

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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AU08 JYO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU08 JYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 JYO registered?

AU08 JYO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is AU08 JYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 JYO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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