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FP57 YHL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,216 mi
Last recorded67,216 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 YHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,216 miles

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside front lower arm trailing bush worn and ball joint gaiter deteriorated

offside front alloy wheel inner face distorted/buckled

offside headlamp has water ingress

offside outer sills show signs of corrosion

offside wiper splitting

Fail 22 Dec 2020 67,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor in active (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside front lower arm trailing bush worn and ball joint gaiter deteriorated

offside front alloy wheel inner face distorted/buckled

offside headlamp has water ingress

offside outer sills show signs of corrosion

offside wiper splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,531 miles

Nearside Front outer rim damage

gearbox oil leak

various body damage

Fail 18 Dec 2019 64,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer rim damage

gearbox oil leak

various body damage

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,797 miles

nearside front alloy wheel outer surface damage

nearside front lower arm leading bush wearing

signs of a coolant leak from thermostat housing

various body damage

Fail 14 Dec 2018 61,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front alloy wheel outer surface damage

nearside front lower arm leading bush wearing

signs of a coolant leak from thermostat housing

various body damage

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,644 miles

Nearside front alloy wheel damaged

Signs of a coolant leak from thermostat area

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,039 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

offside front lower suspension arm leading bush worn

Fail 21 Dec 2016 56,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

offside front lower suspension arm leading bush worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,472 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 51,076 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 43,414 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 35,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,958 miles

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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FP57 YHL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FP57 YHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP57 YHL registered?

FP57 YHL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is FP57 YHL safe to buy?

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