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MT08 YEC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,928 mi
Last recorded34,928 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YEC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,216 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner wings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mounts (floors/chassis legs) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,674 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 26,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front disc coroding

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,517 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 25,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,361 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 22,324 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,330 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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MT08 YEC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MT08 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

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

Is MT08 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 YEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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