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RO08 YNK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 83,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,296 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,103 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension top mounts have play.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,073 miles

front and registration plate is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,196 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Mar 2016 57,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,258 miles

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

coolant leak fromt side of cyclinder head

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

large misting of fluid/oil over all engine bay components including brake servo and master cylinder but no leaks clearly visable at present

nail in nearside rear tyre (repairable)

offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,523 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,866 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)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,931 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 YNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNK, 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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RO08 YNK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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