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DA08 TPY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,173 mi
Last recorded37,173 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 32,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ALSO CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEGS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,975 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyre age deterioration of tread and sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,620 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint inner rubber bushes .nearside and offside arms (2.5.A.1c)

age deteriation to both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 22 Jun 2015 28,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,080 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,553 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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DA08 TPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA08 TPY, 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 DA08 TPY registered?

DA08 TPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is DA08 TPY safe to buy?

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