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OW08 JYU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,092 mi
Last recorded78,092 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 JYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 78,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 71,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,496 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f swivel plate arm - rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight deterioration to n/s/f swivel plate rear bush

slight deterioration to o/s/f swivel plate rear bush

Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,716 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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OW08 JYU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW08 JYU, 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 OW08 JYU registered?

OW08 JYU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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