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DE08 TPU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,575 mi
Last recorded54,575 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 TPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,575 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front exhaurt heat sheild lose

Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,688 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 49,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,341 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 40,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,750 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 31,260 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,104 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,077 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 20,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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DE08 TPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE08 TPU, 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 DE08 TPU registered?

DE08 TPU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DE08 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 TPU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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