MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 Holes in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NEARSIDE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
TRACKING REQUIRED
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NEARSIDE INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner arch,nearside rear inner arch, nearside rear inner sill and floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear tyres are cracking & generally deteriorating
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres are wearing on inner edges, recommend wheel alignment check
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cuts on outer sidewall ofnearside front tyre
hand brake cable support bolt missing nearside rear
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ08 YWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc 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 HJ08 YWZ, 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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HJ08 YWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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