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RA08 YVN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 YVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 72,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,worn on edges & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,worn on edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight damage nearside rear wing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear upper wheel arch area slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,592 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 67,592 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 33,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,220 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 23,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,081 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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RA08 YVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA08 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

RA08 YVN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for RA08 YVN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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