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EO08 YFR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,742 mi
Last recorded52,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,742 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 52,554 miles

Power steering component leaking offside front steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play advisory excess play in nearside front and offside front steering arm tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advisory excess play in both steering arm tie rod end knocking steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,508 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure nearside front (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advisory excess play in both steering arm tie rod end knocking steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,058 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,823 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,245 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 22,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,130 miles

all tyres sidewall wall cracxking up

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 YFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

EO08 YFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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