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DE08 YHW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,238 mi
Last recorded32,238 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,238 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 32,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 27,271 miles

slight corrosion underside

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 8 May 2015 24,395 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 22,360 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,585 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 17 May 2012 17,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 16,014 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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DE08 YHW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

DE08 YHW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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