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DG08 THU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 THU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 85,656 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shield around cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification fouls body on turning (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears and n/s/r (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exhaust hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,209 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 82,157 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 82,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 79,337 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,679 miles

Nearside Front Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge 165/65/13 t

Offside Front Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

Fail 2 Feb 2017 65,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge 165/65/13 t

Offside Front Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Prescribed area (sill) corroded but not holed

oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,918 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2016 57,916 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,590 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 54,590 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 51,897 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 51,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 May 2013 45,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,014 miles

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs worn

nearside headlamp poor (light output deteriorating).

slight distortion to nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 8 Jun 2012 34,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs worn

nearside headlamp poor (light output deteriorating).

slight distortion to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 25 May 2011 19,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 THU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 THU, 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 DG08 THU registered?

DG08 THU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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