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AY58 YJJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,341 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

covers masking components

exhaust corroded

welding repairs to sills and corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion & repairs on sills

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside headlamp damp

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

corrosion & repairs on sills

covers fitted

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2023 67,466 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/doorshut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside headlamp damp

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

corrosion & repairs on sills

covers fitted

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,958 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

corrosion & repairs on sills

corrosion on front chassis

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,216 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

sills corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 63,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,944 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on and around front suspension

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on outer sills and underside

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Nov 2020 60,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on and around front suspension

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on outer sills and underside

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,786 miles

corrosion on front floor

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,160 miles

corrosion on floor pan & sills

covers masking rear wheel arches

Fail 7 Dec 2018 57,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on floor pan & sills

covers masking rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Dec 2017 54,288 miles

Coolant leak ()

corrosion on floor pan

covers masking wheel arches

Fail 7 Dec 2017 54,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

corrosion on floor pan

covers masking wheel arches

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 42,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,823 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2012 34,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,274 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 29,274 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AY58 YJJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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