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FL08 YBD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,080 mi
Last recorded69,080 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,080 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,898 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,887 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to broken front springs (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,535 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)

rear axle bushes getting slightly poor

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,679 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)

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,665 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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FL08 YBD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

FL08 YBD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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