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MJ58 YPT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,380 mi
Last recorded43,380 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 YPT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 43,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 43,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,484 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 31,484 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 26,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 18,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 18,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 18,221 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,017 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 18,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 10,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 10,106 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres on "08" dot code

Pass 11 Dec 2015 9,988 miles

all 4 tyres dot codes 2308

Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 9,373 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 8,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,582 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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MJ58 YPT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MJ58 YPT, 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 MJ58 YPT registered?

MJ58 YPT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ58 YPT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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