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DA08 UHJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,002 mi
Last recorded28,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 28,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 26,370 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 26,367 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering forward wishbone mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 25,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 24,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 23,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,310 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,730 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,990 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,885 miles

all tyres are starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres start age cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,686 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking,both rear start cracking,flat spot n/s/f alloy wheel.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,194 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 UHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

DA08 UHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is DA08 UHJ safe to buy?

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