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AY08 JYK

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,296 mi
Last recorded144,296 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 JYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 144,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 132,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,408 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 103,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,657 miles

BOTH REAR SEATS FOLDED AND CARGO PRESENT - NO REAR SEAT BELTS CHECKED

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,657 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,071 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2012 63,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,521 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,521 miles

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.

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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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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