MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front movement in top mount
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
ADVISE SIGNS OF TRACKIN TO INNER EDGES
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AX08 YTU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 AX08 YTU, 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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AX08 YTU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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