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GY58 YHO

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,204 mi
Last recorded44,204 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 YHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and nearly to cords (marginal pass) (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank and filter corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and nearly to cords (marginal pass) (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank and filter corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

power steering rack slight leakage

Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering rack slight leakage

Pass 4 May 2016 37,694 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r tyre badly perished. n/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to de-bond.

Fail 4 May 2016 37,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r tyre badly perished. n/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to de-bond.

Pass 6 May 2015 32,985 miles

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

coolent level low

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Fail 6 May 2015 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolent level low

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,966 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn and corroded

fuel filter rusty

nearside cv boot slight leakage of greese

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 27,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn and corroded

fuel filter rusty

nearside cv boot slight leakage of greese

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2013 26,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,976 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,976 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 18,916 miles

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

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

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

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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GY58 YHO is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY58 YHO, 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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GY58 YHO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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