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DA08 UHF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,992 mi
Last recorded53,992 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 53,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor at subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor at subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill along floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,264 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 47,264 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges of tread not to cord

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step corroding (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges of tread not to cord

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step corroding (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,335 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,761 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 28,274 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 28,270 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UHF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA08 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

DA08 UHF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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