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EX58 YRZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,452 mi
Last recorded83,452 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 YRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,452 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Corrosion around door aperture and fuel filler cap

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Boot floor / Chassis leg corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Corrosion around door aperture and fuel filler cap

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside floor has a couple of holes near seal

Offside Rear Boot floor / Chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch / outer sill panel corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Corrosion around door aperture and fuel filler cap

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Boot floor / Chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch / outer sill panel corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Corrosion around door aperture and fuel filler cap

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Boot floor / Chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch / outer sill panel corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,661 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 80,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,788 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,869 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,869 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 69,202 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine coolant level low, water leak from thermostat housing area???

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,811 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,335 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,753 miles

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

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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EX58 YRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 EX58 YRZ, 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 EX58 YRZ registered?

EX58 YRZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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