2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · YH57 VMA
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 54,558 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH57 VMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2024
- 54,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH57 VMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (YH57 VMA) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YH57 VMA Mileage History
- 07/07/202247,280 mi
- 07/07/202247,280 mi
- 04/07/202352,336 mi+5,056 mi
- 05/07/202352,336 mi
- 13/08/202454,558 mi+2,222 mi
Average of roughly 3,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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