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FP57 YHN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,503 mi
Last recorded55,503 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 YHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2020 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch by the strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis at the very end, by the bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,158 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside, sub frame mounting, & jacking point arears. & main chassis lap seem joints, offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also offside parking brake is lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside behind the end of the sills, axel beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis & inner sills corroded by beam axle

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis corroding

o/s/ & n/s/rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,720 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 28,720 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,745 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,135 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

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 YHN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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