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MT57 YAV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,376 mi
Last recorded84,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 YAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 84,376 miles

Slight oil leak around camshaft cover

Slight oil leak from engine & transmission

Fail 15 May 2021 84,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak around camshaft cover

Slight oil leak from engine & transmission

Pass 21 May 2020 78,816 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 78,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,037 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 54,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,977 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 44,028 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,028 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,524 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,191 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 31,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 25,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,637 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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MT57 YAV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT57 YAV, 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 MT57 YAV registered?

MT57 YAV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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