MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
nearside front inner rim dented
offside rear inner lower wheel arch / sill edge heavily corroded close to excess
slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch / chassis leg
slight corrosion rear inner sills around axle mountings
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
nearside front inner rim dented
offside front inner sill corroded
offside rear inner lower wheel arch / sill edge heavily corroded close to excess
slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch / chassis leg
slight corrosion rear inner sills around axle mountings
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres worn on outer edges
rear tyres perished
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
rear tyres perished
exhaust system lightly corroded
front suspension arm bushes are slightly perished
rear tyres perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres starting to perish
both rear tyres starting to perish
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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 YWD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?
RA08 YWD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2008.
Is RA08 YWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA08 YWD shows 12 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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