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BL08 YDP

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,976 mi
Last recorded60,976 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,976 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 60,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near fuel cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,073 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,459 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 52,459 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,590 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,375 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 24,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 19,033 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 14,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL HAS SMALL CUT

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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BL08 YDP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL08 YDP, 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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BL08 YDP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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