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MT08 YJG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,955 mi
Last recorded80,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,955 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,586 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 72,563 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 55,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,051 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 50,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,110 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 25,102 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres @3 mm

Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,450 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 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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What year was MT08 YJG registered?

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

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