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CA08 YTW

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,379 mi
Last recorded77,379 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 77,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,353 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 77,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS & INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS & INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 63,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 56,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,254 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 46,254 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,659 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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CA08 YTW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CA08 YTW, 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 CA08 YTW registered?

CA08 YTW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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