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MA08 YJS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,422 mi
Last recorded52,422 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YJS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,422 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 52,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2019 48,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,804 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2017 33,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,846 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 25,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,088 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 YJS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

MA08 YJS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MA08 YJS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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