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DY08 YCR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YCR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroding under plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroding under plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,306 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,467 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,422 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 43,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,289 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,148 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 35,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,026 miles

both front wishbone back bushes becoming unbonded

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wishbone back bushes becoming unbonded

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

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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DY08 YCR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY08 YCR, 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 DY08 YCR registered?

DY08 YCR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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