MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above back box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
some corrosion on floor area
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal has slightly long travel
wipers smearing
front discs worn very thin on inner face
n/s rear tyre cracking in tread and on sidewall
o/s rear tyre cracking in tread and on sidewall 165/60/14
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn very thin on inner face
n/s rear tyre cracking in tread and on sidewall
o/s rear tyre cracking in tread and on sidewall 165/60/14
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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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AY58 YCD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 AY58 YCD, 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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AY58 YCD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.
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