MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant below min
front wheel trims damaged
n/s/r tyre cracked
n/s front tyre is scuffed and cut [no cords visible]
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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