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MJ58 YAO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,472 mi
Last recorded135,472 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 YAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 135,472 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 132,445 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside washer jet slight low on w/screen

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 128,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 116,038 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 116,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very heavy wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 104,898 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 104,898 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,460 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 98,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,099 miles

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

engine sump slight leak of engine oil

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber split (7.1.1)

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

engine sump slight leak of engine oil

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriating

Fail 30 Oct 2015 77,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriating

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,871 miles

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

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

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriating slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,454 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

strong advise water leak from hose/bleedscrew on engine

surface corrosion to o/s upper shock absorber top

wipers becoming worn

Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

strong advise water leak from hose/bleedscrew on engine

surface corrosion to o/s upper shock absorber top

wipers becoming worn

Pass 10 Dec 2011 32,296 miles

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

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

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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MJ58 YAO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ58 YAO, 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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MJ58 YAO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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