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FV57 YFH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,699 mi
Last recorded55,699 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,699 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone/rear/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone/rear/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc corroded inner face

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc corroded inner face

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,337 miles

Both front mounting points of front subframe rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Oct 2014 37,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

165/65 13

Both front mounting points of front subframe rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,854 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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FV57 YFH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 FV57 YFH, 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 FV57 YFH registered?

FV57 YFH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FV57 YFH safe to buy?

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