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AY58 YKW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,138 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced yellow marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 81,664 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,175 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 77,175 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,130 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,130 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,785 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,138 miles

front discs coroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs coroded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 44,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,041 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 3 Sep 2011 26,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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 YKW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

AY58 YKW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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