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OE08 YZA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,027 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sill slightly corrodded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,479 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 47,479 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,392 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,720 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 37,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,726 miles

Slight knock in n/s/f suspension

Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Slight knock in n/s/f suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,797 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 19,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OE08 YZA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE08 YZA, 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 OE08 YZA registered?

OE08 YZA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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