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FX08 YKC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,887 mi
Last recorded87,887 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 YKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 87,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer to to quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear eye bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill to quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner uneven wear not full depth tread

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,930 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf and osf floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel flap area

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

rusty areas to several areas underside of vehicle inc sills etc

Fail 2 Feb 2022 81,930 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill\inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf and osf floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel flap area

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

rusty areas to several areas underside of vehicle inc sills etc

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,634 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / under sill rusty / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / under sill rusty / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / under sill rusty / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer / under sill rusty / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,168 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel flap panel area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,625 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,928 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 61,928 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,968 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 52,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush out of arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,454 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 10,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,483 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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FX08 YKC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YKC, 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 FX08 YKC registered?

FX08 YKC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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