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EO08 YAK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,236 mi
Last recorded105,236 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,236 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has small hole in front of axle mount not affecting strength. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light unit has tape on the lens

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 91,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 91,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear wheel arch near fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has a bracket corroded of rear back box but exhaust is still secure

Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear axle bushes perished and wearing.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,896 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,492 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Brake fluid level on minimum advise further investigation

Nearside Rear small crack/split in Tyre tread

Fail 21 Dec 2017 65,492 miles

Brake fluid level on minimum advise further investigation

Exhaust hangers corroded

Headlamp aim too low Both head lights low (1.8)

Nearside Rear small crack/split in Tyre tread

Pass 28 Dec 2016 56,469 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 56,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,030 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,056 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 25,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EO08 YAK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO08 YAK, 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 EO08 YAK registered?

EO08 YAK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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