MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
nail in o/s/r tyre
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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
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
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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DG08 THU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2008.
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