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KY08 XYT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,230 mi
Last recorded70,230 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 XYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,230 miles

both sills sill to floors floors undersills chassis rails and inner flitches heavily undersealed/slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,274 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 13 Dec 2021 69,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,936 miles

both undersills chassis rails inner flitches and floors slightly corroded/heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2020 67,930 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,984 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 65,982 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper defective

surface corrosion to chassis, sills, floor and fuel tank

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,422 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,693 miles

surface corrosion to sills,floor,fuel filter,fuel tank,chassis

Fail 14 Jun 2017 62,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling chassis (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by fuel cap (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to sills,floor,fuel filter,fuel tank,chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,214 miles

both rear axle bushes have slight play

surface corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,212 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear axle bushes have slight play

surface corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 56,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 37,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 37,962 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 32,024 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 32,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,663 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,230 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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KY08 XYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY08 XYT, 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 KY08 XYT registered?

KY08 XYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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