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DF08 DDX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,860 mi
Last recorded85,860 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 DDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,860 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Top hinge has play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Top hinge has play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge but tread not cut to same depth as primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge but tread not cut to same depth as primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,650 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,776 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 19,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DF08 DDX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF08 DDX, 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 DF08 DDX registered?

DF08 DDX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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