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FV57 YKE

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,702 mi
Last recorded52,702 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 52,702 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,316 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,845 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 29,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,947 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 27,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 26,607 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 26,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,248 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,449 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 13,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,002 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 YKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV57 YKE, 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 FV57 YKE registered?

FV57 YKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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