MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer seal and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal ,Outer seal and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front tyre worn outer tread
nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front tyre worn outer tread
nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside front inner seal slightly corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside front inner seal slightly corroded
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion both front inner sill sections and within 30cm of front lower suspension arms (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge
Rear Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion across rear sections of underside within 30 cm of body supports/ seatbelt mounts are located (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler neck (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear slight corrosion around fuel filler neck housing- does not weaken vehicle body/structure
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight corrosion to fuel tank but does not weaken structure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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SK08 YMA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SK08 YMA, 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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SK08 YMA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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