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AC08 CYT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,744 mi
Last recorded75,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 75,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer and inner sill has inadequate repair marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill/floor corroded 30cm from subframe mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill corroded near rear trailing arm mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,333 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 70,314 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,548 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 63,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear SLIGHT TYRE WALL DAMAGE

Offside Rear TYRE WALL PARISHING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT UNIT

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/F AND O/S/F (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,047 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER WALL IS STARTING TO PERISH.SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE ON OUTER WALL.TRED 2MM

Offside Rear TYRE WALL IS STARTING TO PERISH.TRED 2MM

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

VERY SLIGHT FOOT BRAKE TRAVOL BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,208 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 49,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 35,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 20,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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AC08 CYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AC08 CYT, 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 AC08 CYT registered?

AC08 CYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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