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MC08 YHA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,220 mi
Last recorded16,220 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 16,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 13,411 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 13,384 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 13,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 12,822 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 12,803 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 12,357 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 10,071 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 9,648 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 9,104 miles

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

Oil leak From sump area ()

Fail 4 May 2018 9,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak From sump area ()

Fail 4 May 2018 9,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak From sump area ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 8,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 8,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,199 miles

N/S/F Tyre wall perishing

N/S/R Tyre wall perishing

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

O/S/F Tyre wall perishing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 6,335 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing/spliting

n/s/r tyre perishing/spliting

o/s/f tyre perishing/spliting

Fail 8 Apr 2014 6,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre perishing/spliting

n/s/r tyre perishing/spliting

o/s/f tyre perishing/spliting

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 3,385 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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MC08 YHA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC08 YHA, 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 MC08 YHA registered?

MC08 YHA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is MC08 YHA safe to buy?

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