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KR08 YUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,219 mi
Last recorded95,219 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,219 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 65 r 13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,573 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement `rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system very rusty

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 54,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation behind offside headlamp glass

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small tear in offside wiper blade rubber

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation behind offside headlamp glass

Small tear in offside wiper blade rubber

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,400 miles

n/s front tyre low on both edges.

o/s front tyre low on inner edge.

both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

slight condensation in o/s headlamp.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,467 miles

o/s headlamp slightly condensated, but does not affect output.

slight perishing of n/s rear tyre.

slight perishing of o/s rear tyre.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,226 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads appear low

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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KR08 YUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KR08 YUJ, 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 KR08 YUJ registered?

KR08 YUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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