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RE08 YTR

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YTR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre splitting at outer edge

slight oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2019 92,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in rear of inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in rear of inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre splitting at outer edge

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Front tyres inner edges worn

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 66,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,072 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,611 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,476 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen damaged but not in view to road

Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,711 miles

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

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

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 YTR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

RE08 YTR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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