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DG08 CVY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 CVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,747 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner/outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,834 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,584 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 64,574 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 60,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,248 miles

Oil Leak (oil filter)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,225 miles

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

Oil Leak (oil filter)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,798 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 36,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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DG08 CVY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG08 CVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG08 CVY?

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What year was DG08 CVY registered?

DG08 CVY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 CVY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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