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KA57 YPP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,969 mi
Last recorded8,969 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 8,969 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 8,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill panel corrodet outer

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 8,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill panel corrodet outer

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 8,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside front chassis leg corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside front sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 8,365 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 8,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 7,918 miles

Offside Front Outer sell panel as a minor surface rust

Pass 9 Jan 2019 7,686 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 7,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 6,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 6,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 6,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 5,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 5,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 4,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 4,416 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 YPP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KA57 YPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA57 YPP registered?

KA57 YPP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is KA57 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA57 YPP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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