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AY58 YKL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,121 mi
Last recorded127,121 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 127,121 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 127,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,285 miles

fuel filler neck area corroded

offside inner/outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 115,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel filler neck area corroded

offside inner/outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 90,878 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,013 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,011 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 20 Aug 2011 49,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor screen chips

rad stone deflector broken at o/s

visable condensation in n/s and o/s headlamps

wiper blade smear

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor screen chips

rad stone deflector broken at o/s

visable condensation in n/s and o/s headlamps

wiper blade smear

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 YKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YKL, 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 AY58 YKL registered?

AY58 YKL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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