MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where front subframe bolts to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where front subframe bolts to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where front chassis to subframe bolts on. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where front chassis to subframe bolts on. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub-frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested no patten (4.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres getting low
rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir pipe (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir pipe (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres wearing on inner tread
nearside front tyre cracking on tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres @3 mm
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT08 YJG 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 MT08 YJG, 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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MT08 YJG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2008.
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