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FD57 YVP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,126 mi
Last recorded61,126 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 YVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,126 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,654 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 57,720 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,226 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 56,123 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,109 miles

corrosion to offside door shut

corrosion to sills and front subframe mounting points

front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 20 Aug 2016 53,099 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to sills and front subframe mounting points

front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,979 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded front to rear.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level below minimum

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,543 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,373 miles

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 YVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

FD57 YVP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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