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MM08 YZB

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

61,123 mi
Last recorded61,123 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 YZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,123 miles

Front surface corrosion on body mounts [both sides]

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 61,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front surface corrosion on body mounts [both sides]

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,395 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,395 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,729 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 46,692 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,048 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 41,044 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 41,025 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wipers starting to smear

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing near fuel filler. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 37,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing near fuel filler. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 35,296 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch covered with sealant (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 21,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 18,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 15,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 12,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,289 miles

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)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc corroded.

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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MM08 YZB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MM08 YZB, 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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MM08 YZB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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