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FL08 YBW

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,516 mi
Last recorded77,516 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,516 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,732 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,489 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 76,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,919 miles

All brake pipes are greased

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap area corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill heavily corroded and holed front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting N/S/R inner and outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake pipes are greased

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap area corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,633 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,595 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill , outer sill weak ! (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,206 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 YBW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

FL08 YBW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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