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FL08 YBE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,487 mi
Last recorded70,487 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 70,487 miles

nearside and offside front floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside door mirror broken

nearside floor to sill welded and undersealed obscuring welding quality

nearside front wheel buckled

offside front suspension arm rear bush perished and split

offside rear floor to sill corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,184 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

nearside and offside front floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front wheel buckled

offside front suspension arm rear bush perished and split

offside rear floor to sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,528 miles

brake fluid low

nearside and offside front floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside door mirror missing

offside front wishbone rear inner bush splitting

windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Jun 2018 58,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake fluid low

nearside and offside front floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside door mirror missing

offside and nearside rear tyres perished in treads and sidewalls

offside front wishbone rear inner bush splitting

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Oct 2016 49,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside and offside front tyre worn

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,184 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside front inner wings rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,116 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,270 miles

near side rear tyre cracked on side wall 165/6513t

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,022 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 YBE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

FL08 YBE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 YBE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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