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MT08 YDY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,554 mi
Last recorded60,554 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area middle of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 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 inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Offside Front step sill corroding

Offside Front tyre worn edges

bonnet release missing

bonnet stay missing

both front inner wheel archs corroding

both inner sills corroding

both outer sills corroding

front chassis corroding

front floors corroding

front subframe mounting points corroding

headlight deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,429 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,800 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 45,533 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,297 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,450 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 22,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 13,184 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)

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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MT08 YDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT08 YDY, 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 MT08 YDY registered?

MT08 YDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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