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AU58 YFY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,002 mi
Last recorded76,002 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 YFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,990 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2016 59,464 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,568 miles

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

Rear reg plate loose

Fail 24 Aug 2015 55,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear reg plate loose

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,624 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 YFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU58 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

AU58 YFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is AU58 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 YFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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