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CA08 YZO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,135 mi
Last recorded83,135 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 83,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front chassis legs corroded but structural rigid

inner sills and floors corroded but structural rigid

no spare wheel fitted but cage secure

rear chassis legs corroded but structural rigid

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear and oil filter area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both forward legs and chassis drops corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms forward bushes perished/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor complete seam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective tyre worn/cords exposed ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,733 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both forward sill/wheel arch corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis box section corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corner boot floor corroded/holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired fibre glass repair at sill area near to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded holed near to mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost chassis leg corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sill/wheel arch area corroded/holed at trailing arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear and oil filter area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both forward legs and chassis drops corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms forward bushes perished/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor complete seam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective tyre worn/cords exposed ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,774 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 35,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,763 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,267 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 YZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

CA08 YZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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