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FL08 YAK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,885 mi
Last recorded85,885 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,885 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 80,268 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,264 miles

Offside Front Sill to floor rusting

Offside Rear Inner Sill rusting

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,631 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,622 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 68,622 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,906 miles

n/s front lower power steering fluid pipe rusting/corroding not excessive at time of test possibly clean and grease

n/s front lower screen stone chip damaged in zone B legal at time of test

n/s front sidelight bulb starting to short out slightly low light output suggest change bulb

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,089 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,866 miles

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

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

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 YAK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

FL08 YAK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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