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DG08 TLN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filler leak (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,388 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded to the rear

Fail 28 Mar 2018 74,300 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded to the rear

Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,858 miles

condition of fuel filter

condition of oil filter

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,056 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,984 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 25,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,988 miles

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 TLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

DG08 TLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is DG08 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 TLN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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