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RO08 YNC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 59,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,480 miles

Front Inner sill both sides corroding.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock fixing has slight play.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak Filter corroded. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both. (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 52,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner sill both sides corroding.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock fixing has slight play.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak Filter corroded. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both. (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,234 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs rusty

o/s headlamp full of water beam pattern ok

oil level high

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,727 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre surface splits

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,247 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,437 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RO08 YNC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 RO08 YNC, 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 RO08 YNC registered?

RO08 YNC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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