MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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