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A/C condenser core damaged.
Condensation noted in the o/s headlight
Oil leaks noted from the engine
Underneath generally rusty and corroded
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
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.
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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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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