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OY08 YZD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,087 mi
Last recorded102,087 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,087 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / floor panel holed and weak by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area - Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / floor panel holed and weak by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area - Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor - seat mounting panel holed and weak by corrosion - Centre of car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,255 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 43,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 40,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,660 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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OY08 YZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 OY08 YZD, 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 OY08 YZD registered?

OY08 YZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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