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DA08 UKE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,717 mi
Last recorded48,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 48,717 miles

some corrosion found to fuel filler pipe

various light corrosion found to n/s and o/s sill panels.

Fail 13 Jan 2026 48,717 miles

some corrosion found to fuel filler pipe

various light corrosion found to n/s and o/s sill panels.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 47,678 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 47,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 45,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2023 45,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 44,789 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 44,788 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,840 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 43,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 42,096 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 42,096 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 40,221 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside rear Tyre has splits in outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside front outer Floor-pans corroded.

Offside and nearside rear inner Sill panels corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2019 40,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside rear Tyre has splits in outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside front outer Floor-pans corroded.

Offside and nearside rear inner Sill panels corroded.

Plastic brake servo pipe condition deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,564 miles

offside & nearside inner & outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,817 miles

Offside and nearside front outer floor-pan reinforcer plates corroded.

Offside and nearside rear Tyres have minor splits in outer treads.

Offside and nearside rear inner Sill panels corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,764 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 34,764 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 32,354 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,572 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 UKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

DA08 UKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is DA08 UKE safe to buy?

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