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RA08 YTG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 YTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,978 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,950 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,204 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 57,204 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 49,052 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,451 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,451 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,743 miles

coolant below min

front wheel trims damaged

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,702 miles

n/s front tyre is scuffed and cut [no cords visible]

Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre is scuffed and cut [no cords visible]

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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RA08 YTG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 RA08 YTG, 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 RA08 YTG registered?

RA08 YTG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is RA08 YTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 YTG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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