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MF08 YKV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 YKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,524 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front axle tyres 165/60/14 Rear axle tyres 185/55/14

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 71,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front axle tyres 165/60/14. Rear axle 185/55/14

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 65,106 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch at rear corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mount bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust mount/hanger snapped

reverse light inop

Fail 4 Oct 2019 64,575 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 57,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,020 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 56,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,395 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,814 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 18,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MF08 YKV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF08 YKV, 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 MF08 YKV registered?

MF08 YKV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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