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DU08 YPW

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 83,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 78,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,591 miles

vehicle rather rusty underneath

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,169 miles

shale evident in sills, rear of sills, floors, rear turrets and front chassis.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2016 67,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 58,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight dent/run out on n/s/front inner wheel rim

Fail 11 Feb 2014 49,611 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight dent/run out on n/s/front inner wheel rim

some rear brake imbalance at 24 per/cent

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,514 miles

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

run out on n/s/front inner wheel rim

Fail 5 Feb 2013 40,514 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

run out on n/s/front inner wheel rim

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,674 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,951 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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DU08 YPW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DU08 YPW, 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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DU08 YPW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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