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SK08 YPC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 YPC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate slightly cracked but still readable

fuel filler rusty

handbrake cable rusty

rusty power sterring pipes

Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,404 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate slightly cracked but still readable

fuel filler rusty

handbrake cable rusty

rusty power sterring pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,928 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

rear handbrake cables outer housings very rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both brackets (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

rear handbrake cables outer housings very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 6 Mar 2015 53,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,544 miles

both front discs worn on inside faces

front pads low on inside

Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front discs worn on inside faces

front pads worn

Fail 8 Mar 2013 40,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,115 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 40,025 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,989 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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SK08 YPC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YPC, 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 SK08 YPC registered?

SK08 YPC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SK08 YPC safe to buy?

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