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AU58 YGT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 YGT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,316 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads are very low and discs are very heavily worn and lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,286 miles

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,002 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise front brake discs worn

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 YGT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YGT, 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 AU58 YGT registered?

AU58 YGT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is AU58 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 YGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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