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FL08 YDN

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,153 mi
Last recorded52,153 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 52,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,416 miles

Corroded around fuel filler neck

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 51,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting point inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corroded around fuel filler neck

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,631 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 49,630 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to spring snapped rubbing on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,380 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

exhaust mount broken

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jul 2021 40,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

exhaust mount broken

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 38,889 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,489 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 35,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,124 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,033 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 23,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,297 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 YDN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

FL08 YDN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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