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DG08 OGK

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,628 mi
Last recorded51,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

both inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,553 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS REPAIRED BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 48,545 miles

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

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS REPAIRED BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,269 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 46,198 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 46,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 42,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner shoulder wear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,524 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 19,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OGK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OGK, 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

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What year was DG08 OGK registered?

DG08 OGK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is DG08 OGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 OGK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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