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RE08 YSN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,258 mi
Last recorded103,258 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YSN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 101,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% front and rear axles (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,089 miles

advance play in both steering rack inner joints

both rear tyres age cracked

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,089 miles

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

advance play in both steering rack inner joints

both rear tyres age cracked

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear number plate cracked and water damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 37,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,267 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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RE08 YSN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE08 YSN, 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 RE08 YSN registered?

RE08 YSN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RE08 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YSN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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