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FD57 YOR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,287 mi
Last recorded32,287 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 YOR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 32,287 miles

Nearside Front upper shock absorber top mount slight play

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 31,013 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 30,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside inner sill step slightly corroded at front

Pass 22 Dec 2022 29,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner step slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,783 miles

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 27,783 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,139 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 26,136 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 24,835 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 24,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 23,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.3k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 165/65/13 worn inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2018 23,388 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.3k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 165/65/13 worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,998 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 21,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 18,562 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 16,518 miles

nail in nearside front tyre edge 165/65/13

Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 11,160 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 8,933 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FD57 YOR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD57 YOR, 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 FD57 YOR registered?

FD57 YOR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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