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RV08 YGL

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,075 mi
Last recorded80,075 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 80,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,262 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,195 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,474 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,494 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,935 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall no cord/ply showing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant leak thermostat housing

Pass 5 May 2015 56,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 51,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 May 2013 46,392 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2013 46,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2012 40,276 miles

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

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

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

Tree air freshener hanging from rear view mirror & encroaching into swept area by over 40mm but not causing a severe obstruction to view

Pass 30 May 2011 33,063 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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RV08 YGL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc 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 RV08 YGL, 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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RV08 YGL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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