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RA08 YUU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,987 mi
Last recorded59,987 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 59,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 May 2021 59,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 59,373 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,267 miles

nearside and offside lower inner and outer sills have light corrosion

rear tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside lower inner and outer sills have light corrosion

rear tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,214 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,520 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,010 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YUU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

RA08 YUU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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