MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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 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))
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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