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KA57 YNP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,873 mi
Last recorded73,873 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 YNP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,873 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 73,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 71,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 71,810 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges , tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge , tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion around fuel filler cap close to excessive

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 65,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 57,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,393 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,124 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,065 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,809 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 26,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,881 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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KA57 YNP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 KA57 YNP, 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 KA57 YNP registered?

KA57 YNP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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