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MT08 YYW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion througout under body of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2023 70,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion througout under body of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2022 65,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 65,197 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 61,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 57,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 57,922 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front and offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 53,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 47,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 41,863 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 41,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 36,317 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 36,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 29,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 16,716 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 9,213 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 9,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 3,222 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 YYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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