MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general corrosion
wear nearside rear axle bush BORDERLINE
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight movment (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight movment (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded greased (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded greased (2.3.2)
both front suspension bushes starting deteriorate
both inner sills slightly corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front suspension bushes starting deteriorate
both inner sills slightly corroded
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DG08 TLX 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 TLX, 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 TLX?
You can check the full history of DG08 TLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DG08 TLX registered?
DG08 TLX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.
Is DG08 TLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG08 TLX 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.
Does DG08 TLX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG08 TLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.