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AY58 YLB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,987 mi
Last recorded75,987 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,987 miles

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe both sides and offside under front wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 75,987 miles

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe both sides and offside under front wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,940 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front inner wings have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 72,939 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front inner wings have slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,612 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 60,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,203 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,697 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 42,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,404 miles

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 YLB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

AY58 YLB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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