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OY08 YZR

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,838 mi
Last recorded41,838 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 41,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 41,030 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,100 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,185 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,099 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck has slight corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount/bearing has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 34,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,107 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 33,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 31,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 23,390 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,569 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 YZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY08 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

OY08 YZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OY08 YZR safe to buy?

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