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FL08 YAD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,249 mi
Last recorded54,249 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavy rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavy rusting on metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on outer and inner sills/ chassis/inner wings but plastic coverings prevent detailed examination of known corrosion areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 54,249 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavy rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavy rusting on metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on outer and inner sills/ chassis/inner wings but plastic coverings prevent detailed examination of known corrosion areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter body heavily rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,358 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on nearside front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight rust on front brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,495 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,363 miles

Advise nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 40,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,432 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,432 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,196 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 28,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,617 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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FL08 YAD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FL08 YAD, 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 FL08 YAD registered?

FL08 YAD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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