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MT08 YHF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,216 mi
Last recorded33,216 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,514 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,798 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 9,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 8,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 6,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 5,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 3,608 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 YHF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT08 YHF registered?

MT08 YHF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is MT08 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 YHF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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