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RO08 YYT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,186 mi
Last recorded72,186 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,186 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak, but not excessive

Front and rear exhaust mounting defective/corroded but exhaust system not loose yet

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre worn inner edge but not exposed cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre worn inner edge but not exposed cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak, but not excessive

Front and rear exhaust mounting defective/corroded but exhaust system not loose yet

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre worn inner edge but not exposed cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre worn inner edge but not exposed cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,450 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 59,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,637 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,486 miles

Slight corrosion on nearside front floor

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,373 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 38,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,233 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 22,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,829 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,583 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 YYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

RO08 YYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is RO08 YYT safe to buy?

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