MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion around fuel filler.
Front brakes increase and decrease in efforts at slightly different rates, reducing as efforts increase.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside wiper smearing screen slightly.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance recorded. Nearside lower effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis rails and floors, close to front subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling power steering pipes. (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill joint to floor and inner sill is corroded and perforated under the driver's door. This is close to the seat mounting bracket. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread face distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion around fuel filler.
Front brakes increase and decrease in efforts at slightly different rates, reducing as efforts increase.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Insecure in nearside wheelarch. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside wiper smearing screen slightly.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance recorded. Nearside lower effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis rails and floors, close to front subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing on N/S driveshaft in full lock (2.3.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit. VERY badly worn insides - almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX08 YGT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FX08 YGT, 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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FX08 YGT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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