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RO08 YNH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,005 mi
Last recorded20,005 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YNH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 20,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 19,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 17,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 17,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 10,948 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 16 Mar 2023 10,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2022 6,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion.(BOTH) Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 4,672 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front top suspension mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 4,672 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front top suspension mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 4,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 4,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 3,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 3,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 2,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 2,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 2,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 1,894 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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RO08 YNH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO08 YNH, 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 YNH registered?

RO08 YNH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RO08 YNH safe to buy?

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