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RA08 YWD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 61,742 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 61,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,202 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,202 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,430 miles

exhaust system lightly corroded

front suspension arm bushes are slightly perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jan 2014 27,817 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,817 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2013 17,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,060 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,189 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 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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