MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides bumper mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front bumper loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear seats folded not allowing belt inspection
corrosion around fuel filler cap
exhaust front flexible joint broken but not leaking
various underbody corrosion may need attention shortly
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front bumper trim loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)
corrosion around fuel filler
rear seats folded belts not checked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR SEATS FOLDED AND CARGO PRESENT - NO REAR SEAT BELTS CHECKED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR SEATS FOLDED AND CARGO PRESENT - NO REAR SEAT BELTS CHECKED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/r tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY08 JYK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 AY08 JYK, 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 AY08 JYK registered?
AY08 JYK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.
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