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OE57 YPY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,237 mi
Last recorded85,237 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 YPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 85,237 miles

A/C condenser core damaged.

Condensation noted in the o/s headlight

Oil leaks noted from the engine

Underneath generally rusty and corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 85,236 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

A/C condenser core damaged.

Condensation noted in the o/s headlight

Oil leaks noted from the engine

Underneath generally rusty and corroded

front brake discs worn

o/s/f discs badly pitted on inner face

Pass 24 Apr 2024 82,559 miles

Both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges. (Possible tracking.)

Corrosion noted on the N/S/F inner wheel arch.

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

Fuel filler cap lock defective. Filler tube is corroded.

Nearside Rear Wear noted on the top strut mount.

Offside Headlamp contamainted with moisture

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The O/S is quite heavily perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The rear exhaust section is corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2024 82,559 miles

Both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges. (Possible tracking.)

Corrosion noted on the N/S/F inner wheel arch.

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

Fuel filler cap lock defective. Filler tube is corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Wear noted on the top strut mount.

Offside Headlamp contamainted with moisture

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The O/S is quite heavily perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The rear exhaust section is corroded.

Pass 3 May 2023 80,338 miles

Both front floor pans rusty and soft

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Both rear inner sills at inner wheel arch corroded and soft

Dry water marks noted around the thermostat housing

Front brake discs rear face corroded, area reduced.

Oil leaks noted from the engine

Underneath generally rusty

Windscreen wipers poor

n/s number plate lamp loose

o/s/r tyre cracking on the tread

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,473 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,264 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 69,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 65,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,991 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,589 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,713 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,879 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,338 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,867 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 14,867 miles

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

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

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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OE57 YPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OE57 YPY, 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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OE57 YPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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