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DA08 ULH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,010 mi
Last recorded41,010 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 41,010 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corrosion on inside (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 40,828 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 39,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 38,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,179 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to crack on inner primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,611 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,225 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear perrishing/cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2017 32,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear perrishing/cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,293 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 12,806 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 ULH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

DA08 ULH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is DA08 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 ULH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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