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OY58 LYR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,746 mi
Last recorded76,746 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 LYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,746 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,099 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 73,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,771 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 54,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,998 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2012 25,761 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2011 18,029 miles

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

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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OY58 LYR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY58 LYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY58 LYR registered?

OY58 LYR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is OY58 LYR safe to buy?

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