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MA08 YJZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,850 mi
Last recorded52,850 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,850 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,765 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 46,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,329 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2018 42,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,275 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,120 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 26,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,338 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing uneaven on outter tread recomend tracking

Fail 24 Mar 2012 21,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing uneaven on outter tread recomend tracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,132 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 YJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA08 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

MA08 YJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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