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MA08 YJR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YJR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AND REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AND REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AND REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AND REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 55,673 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 43,574 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,059 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 31,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,148 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 24,145 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 14,807 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 10,863 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking 165/60/14t

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2017 10,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking 165/60/14t

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 7,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 6,342 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 5,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,735 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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MA08 YJR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA08 YJR, 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 MA08 YJR registered?

MA08 YJR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 YJR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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