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CA08 YVY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,733 mi
Last recorded88,733 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,733 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Weak absorption (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Weak absorption (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Weak absorption (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Weak absorption (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,595 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mount area corroded rubber mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Bolt loose seat tilts (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 65,781 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 63,275 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 63,270 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,172 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 62,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,422 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 51,863 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,109 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 31,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,882 miles

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

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 YVY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 CA08 YVY, 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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CA08 YVY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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