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AU58 YFP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,835 mi
Last recorded65,835 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 YFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,835 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 65,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 61,355 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 61,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,603 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under side corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,372 miles

General chassis corrosion front and rear

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

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

Rear Both axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 54,249 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 49,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,186 miles

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

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

fuel filter slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 May 2015 44,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,943 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 38,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,288 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 34,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 29,416 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,416 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,179 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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AU58 YFP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU58 YFP, 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 AU58 YFP registered?

AU58 YFP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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