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DU08 YPZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,550 mi
Last recorded78,550 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,550 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,833 miles

small amount of of play in n/s o/s upper suspension leg supports

Fail 26 Feb 2018 72,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small amount of of play in n/s o/s upper suspension leg supports

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,930 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipe have genarall corrosion (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by axle mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished side wall outter

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by lower arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by axle mounting (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked lower arm rear monting (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked lower arm rear mounting (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose lower arm rear mounting lose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipe have genarall corrosion (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by axle mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished side wall outter

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by lower arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by axle mounting (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 58,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,455 miles

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

osr tyre perished

play in nsr top mount

play in osr top mount

Fail 27 Feb 2013 47,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,216 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,069 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 DU08 YPZ, 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 YPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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